Glacier · South Iceland

Breiðamerkurjökull

outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, Iceland

Breiðamerkurjökull, Iceland
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0

Before you go

Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.

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Quick facts

  • Breiðamerkurjökull is 383 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 38 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.1 km away.
  • The nearest town to Breiðamerkurjökull is Höfn.
  • Breiðamerkurjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
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The facts

Breiðamerkurjökull: The facts
Nearest townHöfn
From Reykjavík383 km by road, about 5 h 38 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.1389° N, 16.3645° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.

The nearest road is about 6.1 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Breiðamerkurjökull?

Breiðamerkurjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.

Where is Breiðamerkurjökull?

Breiðamerkurjökull is at 64.1389° N, 16.3645° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Höfn. The nearest other sight on our map is Norðlingalægðarjökull, a glacier about 4.3 km away in a straight line.

How far is Breiðamerkurjökull from Reykjavík?

Breiðamerkurjökull is 383 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 38 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.1 km away.

How do I get to Breiðamerkurjökull?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Breiðamerkurjökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Höfn.

Does it cost anything to visit Breiðamerkurjökull?

We have not verified a fee for Breiðamerkurjökull. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

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