Glacier · South Iceland
Eyjabakkajökull
Quick facts
- Eyjabakkajökull is 543 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 46 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.5 km away.
- The nearest town to Eyjabakkajökull is Höfn.
- Eyjabakkajökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Höfn |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 543 km by road, about 8 h 46 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.6779° N, 15.5799° W |
Getting there
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 6.5 km away.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Eyjabakkajökull?
Eyjabakkajökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
Where is Eyjabakkajökull?
Eyjabakkajökull is at 64.6779° N, 15.5799° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Höfn. The nearest other sight on our map is Þjófahnjúkar, a mountain about 8.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Eyjabakkajökull from Reykjavík?
Eyjabakkajökull is 543 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 46 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.5 km away.
How do I get to Eyjabakkajökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Eyjabakkajökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Höfn.
Does it cost anything to visit Eyjabakkajökull?
We have not verified a fee for Eyjabakkajökull. 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.
Where can you swim near Eyjabakkajökull?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 118 minutes' drive from Eyjabakkajökull. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 118 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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