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Morsárjökull

South Coast, IcelandSummerTours available

About

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

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

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

Map of Morsárjökull

Morsárjökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0953°N, 16.9036°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
11.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 67.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
245 km in a straight line
What else is close
233 mapped places within 20 km

Morsárjökull weather and conditions

At Morsárjökull in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 02:45 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 02:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Photos & videos

Morsarfoss, IcelandPrepare For Travel
MorsárjökullHolger Müller
Morsarjokull waterfall Icelandjonvsigur
Íshrun í Morsárjökli / Ice avalanche in MorsárjökullGudmundur Ogmundsson
Morsárjökull - stórbrotið umhverfiGudmundur Ogmundsson

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

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Skaftafellsjökull4 km
  2. 2Svínafellsjökull9 km
  3. 3Virkisjökull14 km
  4. 4Falljökull15 km
  5. 5Öræfajökull15 km

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug
29 km·~35 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur
66 km·~79 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs
82 km·~98 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
82 km·~99 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skaftafell
9.4 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.Campsite Reception
9.5 km·~11 min drive

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

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli
13 km·~16 min drive

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

#4.Svinafell
13 km·~16 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
65 km·~78 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
84 km·~101 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
128 km·~153 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
140 km·~169 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes
12 km·~14 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri
27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
65 km·~78 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn
84 km·~101 min drive

Olís · 310.8 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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