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Falljökull

South Coast, IcelandSummerTours available

About

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

Tributary outlet glacier that merges with Virkisjökull under a debris cover on the western margin of Öræfajökull on the southern part of Vatnajökull. It's part of the Vatnajökull Group. The name comes from the steepness of the outlet glacier.

Glacier tours are worth the money. You get crampons, ice axes, and someone who knows where it's safe to step.

Map of Falljökull

Falljökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9740°N, 16.7759°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
3.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 67.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
252 km in a straight line
What else is close
236 mapped places within 20 km

Falljökull weather and conditions

At Falljökull in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 7°C, clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:45, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Explore Falljökull Glacier: In the Heart of Iceland's Frozen WondersSweet Sour Travel
Hiking the Impressive Falljökull Glacier – Exploring Iceland’s Ice Giants #glacier #icelandPlanes, Trains and Automobiles Vlog
Falljokull guided virtual glacier walkSusanne Buchardt
Falljökull Glacier // Iceland // Drone 4KNorthDuo
Falljökull glacierAtlantik Iceland
Hiking the Falljökull glacier in Iceland!van Domselaar

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What does the name Falljökull mean?
Falljökull is named after the steepness of the outlet glacier.
What type of glacier is Falljökull?
Falljökull is an outlet glacier, in the Vatnajökull Group.
Is Falljökull part of a bigger glacier system?
Yes — Falljökull belongs to the Vatnajökull Group, per the USGS gazetteer of Icelandic glaciers.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug
40 km·~49 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur
66 km·~79 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn
82 km·~99 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hoffell Hot Tubs
83 km·~100 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell
3.8 km·~5 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli
3.8 km·~5 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Skaftafell
11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception
11 km·~13 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
66 km·~79 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
82 km·~98 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
126 km·~151 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
142 km·~170 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes
6.1 km·~7 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri
12 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
65 km·~78 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn
82 km·~99 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

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3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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