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Jökulsárgljúfur

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A point of interest in North Iceland.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.

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Jökulsárgljúfur is in North Iceland at 65.9289°N, 16.5369°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 889 (Vesturdalsvegur)
Off the main road: 11.5 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Reykjahlíð — 36.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 322 km in a straight line
What else is close: 158 mapped places within 20 km

Jökulsárgljúfur weather and conditions

At Jökulsárgljúfur in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 4°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:39, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Jökulsárgljúfur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Jökulsárgljúfur — photo by Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Jökulsárgljúfur?

Jökulsárgljúfur is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.

Is Jökulsárgljúfur safe to visit?

Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.

Do I need a guide for Jökulsárgljúfur?

No — Jökulsárgljúfur can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.

When is the best time to visit Jökulsárgljúfur?

Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Ásbyrgi10 km
2Vegagil24 km
3Grasafjallsgil43 km
4Gulsgil46 km
5Drekagil99 km

Waterfalls

#1.Hólmárfossar

5 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Réttarfoss

7.2 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Hafragilsfoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Dettifoss

15 km·~17 min drive

The most powerful waterfall in Europe. This beast moves 500 cubic meters of water per…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

17 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Ystihver

35 km·~42 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Grjótagjá

37 km·~45 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ásbyrgi - Vesturdalur

1.5 km·~2 min drive

The western valley has one of two camp sites in the national park its only for tents. The…

#2.Ásbyrgi

11 km·~13 min drive

Asbyrgi is one of two camp sites in the national park in Jokulsargljufrum. The second…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Lundi

17 km·~20 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Lundur Tjaldsvæði

17 km·~20 min drive

A family friendly campsite in Öxarfjörður, playground and swimmingpool within walking…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

36 km·~43 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

38 km·~46 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslunin Skerjakolla

41 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

62 km·~74 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ásbyrgi

12 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjahlíð

36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsavík

38 km·~46 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Kópasker

42 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community