Glacier · South Iceland

Vatnajökull

largest and most voluminous Icelandic glacier

Vatnajökull, Iceland
Photo: Zairon · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

  • Vatnajökull is 465 km from Reykjavík by road, about 10 h 38 min by car. The nearest road is about 35 km away.
  • Vatnajökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
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The facts

Vatnajökull: The facts
From Reykjavík465 km by road, about 10 h 38 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.4000° N, 16.8000° 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 35 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Vatnajökull?

Vatnajökull is a glacier in South Iceland.

Where is Vatnajökull?

Vatnajökull is at 64.4000° N, 16.8000° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Vatnajökull National Park, a national park about 15 km away in a straight line.

How far is Vatnajökull from Reykjavík?

Vatnajökull is 465 km from Reykjavík by road, about 10 h 38 min by car. The nearest road is about 35 km away.

How do I get to Vatnajökull?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vatnajökull, not to a search for its name.

Does it cost anything to visit Vatnajökull?

We have not verified a fee for Vatnajökull. 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

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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