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Gíslajökull

North Iceland, IcelandSummerTours available

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Gíslajökull is in North Iceland at 65.6486°N, 18.7727°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 13 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hólar — 18.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 224 km in a straight line
What else is close: 165 mapped places within 20 km

Gíslajökull weather and conditions

At Gíslajökull in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -5°C), mostly clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 04:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Gíslajökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Can I walk on Gíslajökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Gíslajökull are often hidden under fresh snow and can be lethal — every glacier walk needs crampons, ropes and a certified guide. Book through a licensed tour operator, never freelance it.

How do I get to Gíslajökull?

Gíslajökull is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

When is the best time to visit Gíslajökull?

Gíslajökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Is Gíslajökull shrinking?

Most Icelandic glaciers have retreated measurably over the past few decades. Exact edges and access points shift year to year — treat any online map, including this one, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Háaleitisfoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ingjaldsfossar

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Holárfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Bólugilsfoss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Skatalaug

20 km·~24 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit

25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

27 km·~32 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Engimýri

14 km·~16 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

#2.Tjaldsvæði á Hólum í Hjaltadal

19 km·~22 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Hólar í Hjaltadal

19 km·~23 min drive

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…

#4.Himnasvalir

29 km·~35 min drive

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F66 Kollafjarðarheiði

14 km·~16 min drive

Only road across central Westfjords

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

30 km·~35 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

30 km·~36 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

30 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

31 km·~37 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Akureyri Sjafnargata

29 km·~35 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Baldursnes Akureyri

30 km·~36 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut

30 km·~36 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Hörgárbraut

30 km·~36 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

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

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