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About
Fremri-Skriðjökull is an outlet glacier in the Langjökull Group, the Highlands.
Alternative name for Suðurjökull. It's part of the Langjökull Group. The name comes from being the southernmost of two outlet glaciers embracing Skriðufell.
Never walk on glaciers without a guide and proper equipment. Crevasses can be hidden by snow bridges.
Map of Fremri-Skriðjökull
Fremri-Skriðjökull is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.5922°N, 19.9539°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
- Off the main road
- 8.3 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 41.2 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 108 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 30 mapped places within 20 km
Fremri-Skriðjökull weather and conditions
At Fremri-Skriðjökull in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:46). 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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SleepsTours near Fremri-Skriðjökull
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Nyrðri-Skriðjökull8 km
- 2
Langjökull16 km - 3Regnbuðajöklar19 km
- 4Ögmundarjökull28 km
- 5Klofajökull30 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in the Highlands.
Iceland's most visited waterfall. Two massive drops cascade into a rugged canyon, with…
A waterfall in West Iceland.
Hot Springs
Natural hot spring
Geothermal spot
Natural hot spring
Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.
Campsites
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…
Skjól Camping is a new camp site close to the famous Geysir hot spring. It is surrounded…
F-Roads
Kerlingafjallavegur
The long, lonely way to Kerlingarfjöll
Side trip from Hveravellir into 'thief's valley
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
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Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
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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