Drangajökull
Drangajökull
About
Drangajökull is the northernmost glacier of Iceland, occupying the southern foothills of the Hornstrandir peninsula in the Westfjords region. It covers approximately 150 km2 and is the only Icelandic ice cap situated entirely below 1,000 metres in elevation.
The blue of glacial ice is something photos can't capture. You have to see it in person.
It covers approximately 150 km2 and is the only Icelandic ice cap situated entirely below 1,000 metres in elevation. Lake sediment cores show that Drangajökull persisted near or above its present extent well into the mid-Holocene before retreating to near-modern limits between about 9,500 and 7,200 years ago. Modern airborne LiDAR mapping indicates the glacier has lost roughly 1.
Never walk on glaciers without a guide and proper equipment. Crevasses can be hidden by snow bridges.
Cars & campers
Toyota RAV4
Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
Tours near Drangajökull
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