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Gígjökull

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Gígjökull is an outlet glacier in the Mýrdalsjökull Group, South Iceland.

It's part of the Mýrdalsjökull Group. The name comes from the summit crater on Eyjafjallajökull. It's also recorded as Falljökull.

Never walk on glaciers without a guide and proper equipment. Crevasses can be hidden by snow bridges.

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63.6565°N, 19.6186°W · South Coast

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Off the main road
12.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 32 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
126 km in a straight line
What else is close
485 mapped places within 20 km

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Gígjökull weather and conditions

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1°Csnow · feels -6°C7 m/sgusts 109 h 54 mdaylight · 08:07 – 18:01
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

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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
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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
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Photos & videos

Gígjökull — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domainPhoto: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Crossing the Gígjökull in IcelandUW4E
Gígjökull glacier 🇮🇸🧊 #iceland #glacier #icelandnature #icelandtravel #icelandlandscapeHermann Helguson
Iceland - Gigjokull outlet glacier - Eyjafjallajokull volcanoIceland Luxury Tours
Us In Iceland at Gígjökull in IcelandUs Iceland
Gigjokull Glacier Iceland | Math Real Life ApplicationKyoodoz
Gígjökull glacierManolis Nikolakakis

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Steinsholtsjökull3 km
  2. 2Eyjafjallajökull3 km
  3. 3Tungnakvíslajökull13 km
  4. 4Tindfjallajökull15 km
  5. 5Merkurjökull16 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Stakkholtsgjá4 km
  2. 2Stigafoss6 km
  3. 3Slæðufoss11 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Seljavallalaug10 km
  2. 2Hot Spring Shower16 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur32 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hvolsvöllur32 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vestmannaeyjar40 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal40 km · 309.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan32 km
  2. 2Bónus40 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin43 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
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questions

What does the name Gígjökull mean?
Gígjökull is named after the summit crater on Eyjafjallajökull.
What type of glacier is Gígjökull?
Gígjökull is an outlet glacier, in the Mýrdalsjökull Group.
Is Gígjökull part of a bigger glacier system?
Yes — Gígjökull belongs to the Mýrdalsjökull Group, per the USGS gazetteer of Icelandic glaciers.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams