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Holárjökull

North Iceland, IcelandSummerTours available

About

Holárjökull is a cirque glacier in North Iceland.

The name comes from the Holárfjall mountain.

Ice caves are winter-only experiences. In summer, they collapse. Book ahead in peak season.

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Map of Holárjökull

Holárjökull is in North Iceland at 65.7325°N, 18.5519°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 8.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Svalbarðseyri — 21.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 238 km in a straight line
What else is close: 182 mapped places within 20 km

Holárjökull weather and conditions

At Holárjökull in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 20:15 (Iceland time): 2°C, mostly clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 20:15· 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 Holárjökull

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

Photos & videos

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Can I walk on Holárjökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Holárjökull 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 Holárjökull?

Holárjökull 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 Holárjökull?

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

Is Holárjökull 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.Holárfoss

6.1 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ingjaldsfossar

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Reykjafoss

29 km·~35 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Skatalaug

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit

12 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur

22 km·~26 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Engimýri

18 km·~22 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

#2.Lónsá, Akureyri

19 km·~22 min drive

The camp site Lónsá is located close to highway no 1 when entering Akureyri in the…

#3.Hamrar

23 km·~27 min drive

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi

24 km·~29 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F66 Kollafjarðarheiði

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Only road across central Westfjords

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

19 km·~23 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

21 km·~25 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

21 km·~26 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Fisk Kompaní

21 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Akureyri Sjafnargata

19 km·~23 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Baldursnes Akureyri

19 km·~23 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut

20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Hörgárbraut

20 km·~24 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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