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Glámajökull

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Glámajökull

Westfjords, IcelandSummerTours available

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Glámajökull is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.8167°N, 22.9167°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 8.9 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Súðavík — 26.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 191 km in a straight line
What else is close: 78 mapped places within 20 km

Glámajökull weather and conditions

At Glámajökull in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:30 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -3°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Glámajökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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Can I walk on Glámajökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Glámajökull 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 Glámajökull?

Glámajökull is located in Westfjords. 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 Glámajökull?

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

Is Glámajökull 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

1Glámujökull4 km
2Drangajökull48 km

Waterfalls

#1.Bulafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Dynjandi

16 km·~19 min drive

The crown jewel of the Westfjords. A wedding-cake waterfall dropping 100 meters in…

#3.Hæstahjallafoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Göngumannafoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Galtahryggjarlaug

11 km·~13 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

11 km·~13 min drive

Spring hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Súðavíkurhreppur

11 km·~13 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Hörgshlíðarlaug

13 km·~16 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Heydalur í Mjóafirði

11 km·~13 min drive

The Heydalur camping site is located 130 km from Isafjordur, 110km from Holmavik. Once…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

25 km·~30 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Súðavík

25 km·~30 min drive

The Sudavik camping site was opened in 2005 and is located on the other site of a house…

#4.Korpudalur

27 km·~32 min drive

The camp site Korpudalur is in the fjord Önundarfjörður, close to Ísafjörður.

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.SAM

30 km·~35 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

30 km·~35 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

30 km·~36 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Súðavík

23 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Þingeyri

27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flókalundur

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ísafjörður

30 km·~35 min drive

ÓB · 306.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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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