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About
Hjaltadalsjökull is a mountain glacier in North Iceland.
The name comes from the Hjaltadalur valley.
Glacier tours are worth the money. You get crampons, ice axes, and someone who knows where it's safe to step.
Map of Hjaltadalsjökull
Map
65.5769°N, 18.9022°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 12.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hólar — 19.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 214 km in a straight line
What else is close- 153 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hjaltadalsjökull
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Kayak tripfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Family River raftingfrom 22.000 ISK · 3 h
Family Rafting (West)from 21.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minNorthern 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 regionHjaltadalsjökull weather and conditions
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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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- 1Myrkárjökull6 km
- 2Tröllaskálarjökull7 km
- 3Tungufjallsjökull9 km
- 4Barkárdalsjökull9 km
- 5Lambárjökull10 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall18 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður20 km
- 3
Fosslaug24 km
Fuel
- 1
Varmahlíð25 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Akureyri Sjafnargata37 km · 303.9 kr/L
- 3Akureyri Hlíðarbraut38 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 Hjaltadalsjökull without a guide?
No. Crevasses on Hjaltadalsjökull 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 Hjaltadalsjökull?
Hjaltadalsjökull 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 Hjaltadalsjökull?
Hjaltadalsjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Is Hjaltadalsjökull 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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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
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