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Merkurjökull is an ice dome in the Mýrdalsjökull Group, South Iceland.
“Þórsmerkurjökull” is an alternative name. It's part of the Mýrdalsjökull Group.
Never walk on glaciers without a guide and proper equipment. Crevasses can be hidden by snow bridges.
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63.7017°N, 19.3019°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 22.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vík í Mýrdal — 34.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 138 km in a straight line
What else is close- 346 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Merkurjökull
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 h
Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tourfrom 25.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Ice Cave Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Ice Exploration Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 h
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Glacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Kayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionMerkurjökull weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Tungnakvíslajökull6 km
- 2
Mýrdalsjökull9 km - 3
Steinsholtsjökull14 km - 4
Gígjökull16 km - 5
Eyjafjallajökull17 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
Fuel
- 1
Vík í Mýrdal35 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2Hvolsvöllur46 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3
Hrauneyjar55 km · 315.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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Can I walk on Merkurjökull without a guide?
No. Crevasses on Merkurjökull 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 Merkurjökull?
Merkurjökull is located in South Coast. 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 Merkurjökull?
Merkurjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Is Merkurjökull 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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