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Barkárdalsjökull

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Barkárdalsjökull

North Iceland, IcelandSummerTours available

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Barkárdalsjökull is a cirque glacier in North Iceland.

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Barkárdalsjökull is in North Iceland at 65.6551°N, 18.8356°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 15.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hólar — 15.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 223 km in a straight line
What else is close: 172 mapped places within 20 km

Barkárdalsjökull weather and conditions

At Barkárdalsjökull in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:00 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -2°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 14:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Barkárdalsjökull

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

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Can I walk on Barkárdalsjökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Barkárdalsjökull are often hidden under fresh snow and can be lethal — every glacier walk needs crampons, ropes and a certified guide. Book through a licensed tour operator, never freelance it.

How do I get to Barkárdalsjökull?

Barkárdalsjökull is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

When is the best time to visit Barkárdalsjökull?

Barkárdalsjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Is Barkárdalsjökull shrinking?

Most Icelandic glaciers have retreated measurably over the past few decades. Exact edges and access points shift year to year — treat any online map, including this one, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Háaleitisfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ingjaldsfossar

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Holárfoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Bólugilsfoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Skatalaug

22 km·~26 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Lýsulaugar

25 km·~30 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

27 km·~32 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði á Hólum í Hjaltadal

16 km·~19 min drive

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

#2.Hólar í Hjaltadal

16 km·~19 min drive

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…

#3.Engimýri

16 km·~20 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

#4.Himnasvalir

28 km·~34 min drive

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F66 Kollafjarðarheiði

16 km·~19 min drive

Only road across central Westfjords

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

32 km·~39 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

33 km·~40 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

34 km·~41 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

30 km·~36 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Sjafnargata

32 km·~38 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Baldursnes Akureyri

32 km·~39 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut

33 km·~39 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 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

Data & sources

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

USGS Professional Paper 1746Glacier facts · Public domain
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