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Breiðamerkurjökull

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Breiðamerkurjökull is an outlet glacier in the Vatnajökull Group, South Iceland.

Broad, piedmont-type compound outlet glacier on the southeastern margin of Vatnajökull. It's part of the Vatnajökull Group. The name comes from the Breiðamörk farmstead.

Never walk on glaciers without a guide and proper equipment. Crevasses can be hidden by snow bridges.

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64.1389°N, 16.3645°W · South Coast

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Off the main road
12 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Höfn — 56.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
270 km in a straight line
What else is close
115 mapped places within 20 km

Tours that include Breiðamerkurjökull

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hIce Cave Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 h 30 minIce Exploration Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 4 h 30 minKayaking at The Glacier Lagoonfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h 30 minIce Cave & Glacier Exploration Tourfrom 33.500 ISK · 6 hIce Cave Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 2 h 30 minBlue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike Captured in Skaftafellfrom 19.000 ISK · 3 hRemote Glacier Hike and a Natural Ice Cave from Jökulsárlónfrom 36.900 ISK · 5 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Breiðamerkurjökull weather and conditions

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-2°Covercast · feels -8°C6 m/sgusts 99 h 57 mdaylight · 07:52 – 17:50
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Breiðamerkurjökull — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier: Exploring Iceland on Foot | FD AdventureFD Adventure
Breidamerkurjokull Glacier by Jokulsarlon, IcelandBlastBeatsForever
Southern Iceland – Two Day Tour – Hof, Turf Church, Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier, & Crystal Ice CaveSara's SCUBA and Travel Channel
4. Hiking in Breiðamerkurjökull - Vatnajökull Glacier | Iceland 2023Luã Zangrande
Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier Icelandbensifilms
Iceland Glacial Hike | Exploring Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Breiðamerkurjökull Ice Cavescocoonedsoul

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Norðlingalægðarjökull4 km
  2. 2Mávabyggðajökull5 km
  3. 3Heljargnípujökull7 km
  4. 4Hrútárjökull16 km
  5. 5Öræfajökull18 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Draugagilsfoss8 km
  2. 2Fellsfoss13 km
  3. 3Hangandifoss17 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Guðlaug55 km
  2. 2Hoffell Hot Tubs57 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður57 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Freysnes31 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Fagurhólsmýri32 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Höfn57 km · 310.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó57 km
  2. 2Gvendarkjör91 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin115 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
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What does the name Breiðamerkurjökull mean?
Breiðamerkurjökull is named after the Breiðamörk farmstead.
What type of glacier is Breiðamerkurjökull?
Breiðamerkurjökull is an outlet glacier, in the Vatnajökull Group.
Is Breiðamerkurjökull part of a bigger glacier system?
Yes — Breiðamerkurjökull belongs to the Vatnajökull Group, per the USGS gazetteer of Icelandic glaciers.

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All glaciers31 glaciers in South Coast, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams