Cars Campers

GlacierSouth Coast

Gígjökull

South Coast, IcelandSummerTours available

Road loading…

Weather loading…

Navigate

DirectionsNavigate

Open Gígjökull on the map

GlacierSouth Coast

Gígjökull

South Coast, IcelandSummerTours available

About

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.

AI assistant

Plan your visit to Gígjökull

Build an itinerary — full days, multi-stop routes, drive times, alternatives.

Map of Gígjökull

Gígjökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6565°N, 19.6186°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

Open Gígjökull on the interactive map →

Plan your visit

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

Gígjökull weather and conditions

At Gígjökull in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:00 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

Driving conditions

—

Weather now

—

Wind

Check live

Road access

—

Daylight today

Visit now · Peak season · 30 min stop · Visibility —

open map

Forecast

Today

—

Northern lights

Tonight

—/9

No data

—

Moon—

Aurora forecast for tonight

South Coast Reykjavík West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

Sun & light

Today

—

Today

—

Sunrise—

Golden hour AM—

Golden hour PM—

Sunset—

Blue hour—

Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Gígjökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

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

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

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

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

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

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Gígjökull — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Crossing the Gígjökull in Iceland — Gígjökull — video poster — Crossing the Gígjökull in IcelandUW4E

Gígjökull glacier 🇮🇸🧊 #iceland #glacier #icelandnature #icelandtravel #icelandlandscape — Gígjökull — video poster — Gígjökull glacier 🇮🇸🧊 #iceland #glacier #icelandnature #icelandtravel #icelandlandscapeHermann Helguson

Iceland - Gigjokull outlet glacier - Eyjafjallajokull volcano — Gígjökull — video poster — Iceland - Gigjokull outlet glacier - Eyjafjallajokull volcanoIceland Luxury Tours

Us In Iceland at Gígjökull in Iceland — Gígjökull — video poster — Us In Iceland at Gígjökull in IcelandUs Iceland

Gigjokull Glacier Iceland | Math Real Life Application — Gígjökull — video poster — Gigjokull Glacier Iceland | Math Real Life ApplicationKyoodoz

Gígjökull glacier — Gígjökull — video poster — Gígjökull glacierManolis Nikolakakis

Reviews

Frequently
asked
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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Stakkholtsgjá

4.2 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Stigafoss

6.1 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Slæðufoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Nauthúsafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug

10 km·~12 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#2.Hot Spring Shower

16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

32 km·~38 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

40 km·~48 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Camping Volcano Huts

5.5 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Þórsmörk Langidalur

6.1 km·~7 min drive

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

#3.Brúðkaupflöt

7.1 km·~9 min drive

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

#4.Bjargaflöt

7.1 km·~9 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

4.1 km·~5 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#2.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

5.8 km·~7 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#3.F206 Lakavegur

8 km·~10 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#4.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

21 km·~26 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

32 km·~38 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

40 km·~48 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

43 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

63 km·~76 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar

40 km·~48 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

40 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

43 km·~51 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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