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Mýrdalsjökull

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Mýrdalsjökull is an ice cap in South Iceland.

The name comes from the Mýrdalur district.

Glacier tours are worth the money. You get crampons, ice axes, and someone who knows where it's safe to step.

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Map of Mýrdalsjökull

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63.6660°N, 19.1294°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
22.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vík í Mýrdal — 28 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
148 km in a straight line
What else is close
268 mapped places within 20 km

Tours that include Mýrdalsjökull

2-Hour Buggy Experience Mýrdalsjökull Glacierfrom 34.999 ISK · 2 hGlacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 minKatla Ice Cave Tour - Meet in Víkfrom 29.990 ISK · 3 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 hGlacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hGlacier Hike | Micro group (6 max) | Sólheimajökull | Víkfrom 30.000 ISK · 4 h
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Mýrdalsjökull weather and conditions

Last updated

-3°Csnow · feels -13°C13 m/sgusts 209 h 54 mdaylight · 08:05 – 17:59
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Mýrdalsjökull — photo by Bjoertvedt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Bjoertvedt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Iceland|4K vol.1View from above
Mýrdalsjökull Glacier Hike from Þakgil Campground | Southeastern Iceland Cinematic Drone FootageQuench Your Adventure
Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Iceland|4K vol.3View from above
Exploring the Ash-Covered Slopes of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier 🇮🇸 🏔️Volodymyr Yaskulka
Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Iceland|4K vol.2View from above
Solheimajokull glacier on south coast of Iceland in a minuteAmazing Iceland

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Merkurjökull9 km
  2. 2Tungnakvíslajökull11 km
  3. 3Höfðabrekkujökull13 km
  4. 4Öldufellsjökull15 km
  5. 5Sólheimajökull16 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Huldufoss14 km
  2. 2Bláfjallakvísl18 km
  3. 3Slæðufoss19 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Hot Spring Shower22 km
  2. 2Strútslaug25 km
  3. 3Seljavallalaug26 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Vík í Mýrdal28 km · 309.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hvolsvöllur55 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Kirkjubæjarklaustur55 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan28 km
  2. 2Gvendarkjör55 km
  3. 3Bónus62 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I walk on Mýrdalsjökull without a guide?
No. Crevasses on Mýrdalsjökull 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 Mýrdalsjökull?
Mýrdalsjökull 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 Mýrdalsjökull?
Mýrdalsjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Is Mýrdalsjökull 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.

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All glaciers31 glaciers in South Coast, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams