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Hellisdalsjökull

North Iceland, IcelandSummerTours available

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Hellisdalsjökull is in North Iceland at 65.6588°N, 19.1835°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 9.1 km from Route 76
Nearest town: Hólar — 8.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 213 km in a straight line
What else is close: 127 mapped places within 20 km

Hellisdalsjökull weather and conditions

At Hellisdalsjökull in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 18:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:51, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 18:15· 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 Hellisdalsjökull

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 Hellisdalsjökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Hellisdalsjökull 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 Hellisdalsjökull?

Hellisdalsjökull 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 Hellisdalsjökull?

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

Is Hellisdalsjökull 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.Ingjaldsfossar

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Reykjafoss

20 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Bólugilsfoss

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

8.9 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Lýsulaugar

15 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Fosslaug

20 km·~25 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

23 km·~27 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hólar í Hjaltadal

9 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði á Hólum í Hjaltadal

9.2 km·~11 min drive

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

#3.Hegranes

16 km·~19 min drive

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…

#4.Varmahlíð

17 km·~21 min drive

The campsite in Varmahlid is a family friendly campsite placed at the foot of the hill of…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

23 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

23 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

48 km·~58 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

22 km·~27 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur

23 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hofsós

29 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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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