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Heljargnípujökull

South Coast, IcelandSummerTours available

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Heljargnípujökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0830°N, 16.4210°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 7.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Höfn — 61.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 268 km in a straight line
What else is close: 123 mapped places within 20 km

Heljargnípujökull weather and conditions

At Heljargnípujökull in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 18:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), light drizzle, wind 3 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Heljargnípujökull

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

Heljargnípujökull — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Can I walk on Heljargnípujökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Heljargnípujökull 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 Heljargnípujökull?

Heljargnípujökull is located in South Coast. 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 Heljargnípujökull?

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

Is Heljargnípujökull 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.Hangandifoss

11 km·~13 min drive

The fall comes off the rim of Múlagljúfur, the mossy canyon that opens above the…

#2.Múlafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Draugagilsfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Fellsfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

53 km·~63 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

62 km·~74 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

62 km·~75 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

62 km·~75 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell

24 km·~29 min drive

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

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

24 km·~29 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Skaftafell

28 km·~33 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception

28 km·~34 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

62 km·~74 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

86 km·~103 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

121 km·~145 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfjelagið

140 km·~168 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Fagurhólsmýri

25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes

25 km·~30 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Höfn

62 km·~74 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar

63 km·~76 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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