Norðlingalægðarjökull
About
Norðlingalægðarjökull is an ice stream in the Vatnajökull Group, South Iceland.
One of three named ice streams comprising the four ice streams of the Breiðamerkurjökull outlet glacier of Vatnajökull. It's part of the Vatnajökull Group. The name comes from the Norðlingalægð low pass, allegedly a route used by Northerners.
Never walk on glaciers without a guide and proper equipment. Crevasses can be hidden by snow bridges.
Map of Norðlingalægðarjökull
Norðlingalægðarjökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1302°N, 16.2780°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Off the main road
- 10.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Höfn — 53.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 275 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 109 mapped places within 20 km
Norðlingalægðarjökull weather and conditions
At Norðlingalægðarjökull in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 5°C, mostly clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:30). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
Cars & campers
Tours near Norðlingalægðarjökull
Photos & videos
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Frequently
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questions
What does the name Norðlingalægðarjökull mean?
What type of glacier is Norðlingalægðarjökull?
Is Norðlingalægðarjökull part of a bigger glacier system?
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Breiðamerkurjökull4 km - 2
Mávabyggðajökull7 km - 3
Heljargnípujökull9 km - 4
Hrútárjökull17 km - 5
Öræfajökull21 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
The fall comes off the rim of Múlagljúfur, the mossy canyon that opens above the…
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
Public_bath hot spring
Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.
Public_bath hot spring
New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.
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
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 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 · Rémih · 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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