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Drangajökull

Westfjords, IcelandSummerTours available

About

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.

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Map of Drangajökull

Drangajökull is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.1500°N, 22.2500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Drangajökull weather and conditions

At Drangajökull in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -5°C), overcast, wind 8 m/s gusting to 15 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:58). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 01:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
Reserve −12%

Tours near Drangajökull

Free cancellationSmall groups
Avoid the crowds
Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Duration6 hours
HighlightsWestfjords
From
45.000 ISK
View tour →
Bike and Kayak Combo
Boat tours

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

Duration7 hours
HighlightsWestfjords
TypeBoat tours
From
27.900 ISK
View tour →
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking
Sightseeing

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

Duration9 hours
HighlightsWestfjords
TypeSightseeing
From
36.800 ISK
View tour →

Daily conditions for your trip

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Photos & videos

Drangajökull — photo by AgainErick · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: AgainErick · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Ísafjarðardjúp 🇮🇸 Drangajökull Glacier⚡Pilgrim
2021 Iceland Day 4 July 13, 2021 Westfjords, Drangajokull Glacier, Tirdilmyri.Steve Foster
DRANGAJÖKULL ------- END OF THE ROADGisli R iceland
Drangajökull og HornbjargHjörleifur Jóhannesson
Where the ice melts, pt. II | Drangajökull66°North
Iceland Adventure Guide: Top 5 Largest GlaciersPrimeXExplore

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Glámajökull48 km
  2. 2Glámujökull52 km

Waterfalls

#1.Möngufoss
20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Gljúfrabúi
23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Rjúkandi
24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Hvalárfoss
24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð
16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur
17 km·~21 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur
26 km·~31 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Nauteyrarlaug
26 km·~31 min drive

A natural hot spring in the Westfjords — a simple geothermal pool in a remote spot. No…

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Furufjörður
13 km·~16 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#2.Tjaldstæði í Reykjarfirði
14 km·~17 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd
15 km·~19 min drive

Camping near Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

#4.Smiðjuvík
24 km·~28 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
40 km·~48 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM
43 km·~51 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
43 km·~51 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
45 km·~54 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður
33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Súðavík
36 km·~43 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Ísafjörður
40 km·~48 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bolungarvík
45 km·~54 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds
6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →
#2.Bike and Kayak Combo
7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →
#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking
9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Westfjords

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