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Jökulkinn

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available

About

Jökulkinn is a mountain glacier in the Hofsjökull Group, the Highlands.

It's part of the Hofsjökull Group. The name comes from the likeness of a cheek.

Never walk on glaciers without a guide and proper equipment. Crevasses can be hidden by snow bridges.

Map of Jökulkinn

Jökulkinn is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6498°N, 19.2332°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there
Road F347 (Ásgarður - Hveradalir)
Off the main road
12.3 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 69.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
142 km in a straight line
What else is close
86 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Jökulkinn weather and conditions

At Jökulkinn in Highlands, conditions as of 26 August 2026, 20:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), heavy drizzle, wind 4 m/s, 0.3 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 26 August 2026, 20:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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What does the name Jökulkinn mean?
Jökulkinn is named after the likeness of a cheek.
What type of glacier is Jökulkinn?
Jökulkinn is a mountain glacier, in the Hofsjökull Group.
Is Jökulkinn part of a bigger glacier system?
Yes — Jökulkinn belongs to the Hofsjökull Group, per the USGS gazetteer of Icelandic glaciers.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Hveradalir
2.7 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
3 km·~4 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Sundlaug
3.9 km·~5 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
4.9 km·~6 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
5.1 km·~6 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#2.Árbúðir
23 km·~27 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Hvítárnes
25 km·~30 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Hveravellir
28 km·~34 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
78 km·~93 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
87 km·~104 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
107 km·~128 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
111 km·~133 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
50 km·~60 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir
64 km·~76 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir
78 km·~93 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell
78 km·~94 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Highlands

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