Glacier · South Iceland
Norðlingalægðarjökull
glacier in Iceland
Quick facts
- Norðlingalægðarjökull is 383 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 38 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.6 km away.
- The nearest town to Norðlingalægðarjökull is Höfn.
- Norðlingalægðarjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Höfn |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 383 km by road, about 5 h 38 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.1302° N, 16.2780° 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 5.6 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 Norðlingalægðarjökull?
Norðlingalægðarjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
Where is Norðlingalægðarjökull?
Norðlingalægðarjökull is at 64.1302° N, 16.2780° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Höfn. The nearest other sight on our map is Vatnajökull Glacier cave, a cave about 3.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Norðlingalægðarjökull from Reykjavík?
Norðlingalægðarjökull is 383 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 38 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.6 km away.
How do I get to Norðlingalægðarjökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Norðlingalægðarjökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Höfn.
Does it cost anything to visit Norðlingalægðarjökull?
We have not verified a fee for Norðlingalægðarjökull. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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