Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland)
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Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland)
About
Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland) is an ice cap in East Iceland.
Map of Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland)
Map
64.6167°N, 15.0500°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road
- 22 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Nesjahverfi — 34.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 335 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 77 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland)
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 h
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Glaciers of Höfn - Where ice shapes lifefrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Buggy tours - beach and secret glacier lagoon - 4-5 hoursfrom 54.500 ISK · 4 h
Wild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Streiti Coastlinefrom 17.500 ISK · 2 h 30 minHofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland) weather and conditions
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-6°Covercast · feels -19°C19 m/sgusts 279 h 48 mdaylight · 07:52 – 17:40
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Öxarfellsjökull9 km
- 2
Þrándarjökull11 km - 3Sauðhamarsjökull12 km
- 4Syðratindsjökull12 km
- 5Hrútatóajökull12 km
Hot springs
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Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
Can I walk on Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland) without a guide?
No. Crevasses on Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland) 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 Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland)?
Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland) is located in East 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 Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland)?
Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland) is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Is Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland) 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
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
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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