GlacierSouth CoastKotarjökull
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About
Kotarjökull is an outlet glacier in the Vatnajökull Group, South Iceland.
It's part of the Vatnajökull Group. The name comes from the Kotá river.
Ice caves are winter-only experiences. In summer, they collapse. Book ahead in peak season.
Map of Kotarjökull
Kotarjökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9538°N, 16.7337°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
- Off the main road
- 3.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 68.5 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 254 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 270 mapped places within 20 km
Kotarjökull weather and conditions
At Kotarjökull in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 19:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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SleepsTours near Kotarjökull
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Falljökull3 km - 2
Virkisjökull4 km - 3
Stígárjökull6 km - 4
Öræfajökull glacier7 km - 5
Svínafellsjökull9 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.
Public_bath hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…
We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.
The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol
Tours
The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.
"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.
Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 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
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