Glacier · The Highlands
Mýrdalsjökull
glacier in Iceland
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
- Mýrdalsjökull is 178 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 6 min by car. The nearest road is about 12 km away.
- The nearest town to Mýrdalsjökull is Vík.
- Mýrdalsjökull is a glacier in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Nearest town | Vík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 178 km by road, about 3 h 6 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.6667° N, 19.1000° 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 12 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Mýrdalsjökull?
Mýrdalsjökull is a glacier in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Mýrdalsjökull?
Mýrdalsjökull is at 63.6667° N, 19.1000° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Katla, a volcano about 4.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Mýrdalsjökull from Reykjavík?
Mýrdalsjökull is 178 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 6 min by car. The nearest road is about 12 km away.
How do I get to Mýrdalsjökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Mýrdalsjökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Does it cost anything to visit Mýrdalsjökull?
We have not verified a fee for Mýrdalsjökull. 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 Mýrdalsjökull?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 73 minutes' drive from Mýrdalsjökull. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (102 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool73 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool102 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
KatlaVolcano · 4.4 kmPublic domain · Photo: The original uploader was RicHard-59 at Finnish Wikipedia.MerkurjökullGlacier · 11 km
KrossárjökullGlacier · 11 km
HöfðabrekkujökullGlacier · 12 km
SólheimajökullGlacier · 15 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Jerzystrzelecki
HrunagilCanyon · 15 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Ester Hafsteindóttir
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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