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65.6486°N, 18.7727°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Gíslajökull
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Premium Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri Duplicfrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
Arctic Coastline, Microbrewery and Culture Tourfrom 34.207 ISK · 4 h 30 min
4x4 Premium Northern Lights & Photography Tour (from Akureyri)from 34.800 ISK · 2 h 30 min
4x4 Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 45.000 ISK · 9 h
Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 h
4x4 Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 38.900 ISK · 9 hNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGíslajökull weather and conditions
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-7°Covercast · feels -16°C11 m/sgusts 169 h 41 mdaylight · 08:10 – 17:51
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Lambárjökull2 km
- 2Barkárdalsjökull3 km
- 3Myrkárjökull4 km
- 4Tungnahryggsjökull5 km
- 5Skíðadalsjökull6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður18 km
- 2Skatalaug20 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit25 km
Fuel
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Akureyri Sjafnargata29 km · 303.9 kr/L - 2
Baldursnes Akureyri30 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Akureyri Hlíðarbraut30 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes- (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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questions
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.
Data & sources
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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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