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Drangajökull is an ice cap in the Westfjords.
The name comes from the Drangar farmstead.
Never walk on glaciers without a guide and proper equipment. Crevasses can be hidden by snow bridges.
Map of Drangajökull
Map
66.1500°N, 22.2500°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 22.8 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Súðavík — 35.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 223 km in a straight line
What else is close- 50 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Drangajökull
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Lake Escapefrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Hike and Waterfall tripfrom 55.000 ISK · 6 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionDrangajökull weather and conditions
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-1°Cpartly cloudy · feels -8°C8 m/sgusts 159 h 38 mdaylight · 08:25 – 18:03
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð16 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur17 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur26 km
Fuel
- 1
Norðurfjörður33 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Súðavík36 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3Ísafjörður40 km · 306.9 kr/L
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Tours
- Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
- Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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questions
Can I walk on Drangajökull without a guide?
No. Crevasses on Drangajökull 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 Drangajökull?
Drangajökull is located in Westfjords. 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 Drangajökull?
Drangajökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Is Drangajökull 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.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · AgainErick · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
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