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Kvíárjökull glacier tongue

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Kvíárjökull glacier tongue

South Coast, IcelandSummerTours available

About

Kvíárjökull glacier tongue is an outlet glacier in the Vatnajökull Group, South Iceland.

It's part of the Vatnajökull Group. The name comes from the Kvíá river.

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

Map of Kvíárjökull glacier tongue

Kvíárjökull glacier tongue is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9537°N, 16.5122°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
3.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Höfn — 71 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
265 km in a straight line
What else is close
116 mapped places within 20 km

Kvíárjökull glacier tongue weather and conditions

At Kvíárjökull glacier tongue in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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What does the name Kvíárjökull glacier tongue mean?
Kvíárjökull glacier tongue is named after the Kvíá river.
What type of glacier is Kvíárjökull glacier tongue?
Kvíárjökull glacier tongue is an outlet glacier, in the Vatnajökull Group.
Is Kvíárjökull glacier tongue part of a bigger glacier system?
Yes — Kvíárjökull glacier tongue belongs to the Vatnajökull Group, per the USGS gazetteer of Icelandic glaciers.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug
53 km·~63 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn
72 km·~86 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
75 km·~90 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hoffell Hot Tubs
75 km·~90 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell
17 km·~20 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli
17 km·~20 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Skaftafell
23 km·~28 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception
24 km·~28 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
71 km·~86 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör
77 km·~93 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
133 km·~159 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
136 km·~164 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Fagurhólsmýri
10 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes
19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Höfn
72 km·~86 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar
74 km·~89 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience
3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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