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Glámujökull

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Glámujökull

Westfjords, IcelandSummerTours available

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Glámujökull is a snow patch in the Westfjords.

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Glámujökull is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7878°N, 22.9700°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 9.2 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Thingeyri — 25.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 189 km in a straight line
What else is close: 63 mapped places within 20 km

Glámujökull weather and conditions

At Glámujökull in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:30 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -4°C), fog, wind 5 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 Glámujökull

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.

Photos & videos

Glámujökull — photo by Zairon · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Zairon · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Can I walk on Glámujökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Glámujökull 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 Glámujökull?

Glámujökull 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 Glámujökull?

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

Is Glámujökull 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

1Glámajökull4 km
2Drangajökull52 km

Waterfalls

#1.Dynjandi

12 km·~15 min drive

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

#2.Hæstahjallafoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Göngumannafoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Kvíslarfoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Dynjandislaug

12 km·~15 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Galtahryggjarlaug

15 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

15 km·~17 min drive

Spring hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Súðavíkurhreppur

15 km·~18 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Heydalur í Mjóafirði

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#2.Flókalundur

25 km·~30 min drive

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

#3.Þingeyraroddi

26 km·~31 min drive

The Thingeyri camping site is located at Thingeyrarodda. Thingeyri is a part of the…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Þingeyrarodda

26 km·~31 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.SAM

32 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

32 km·~38 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

33 km·~39 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

43 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flókalundur

25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Þingeyri

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Súðavík

26 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Bíldudalur

31 km·~37 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Zairon · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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