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Norðlingalægðarjökull

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Norðlingalægðarjökull

South Coast, IcelandSummerTours available

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.

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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

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What does the name Norðlingalægðarjökull mean?
Norðlingalægðarjökull is named after the Norðlingalægð low pass, allegedly a route used by Northerners.
What type of glacier is Norðlingalægðarjökull?
Norðlingalægðarjökull is an ice stream, in the Vatnajökull Group.
Is Norðlingalægðarjökull part of a bigger glacier system?
Yes — Norðlingalægðarjökull belongs to the Vatnajökull Group, per the USGS gazetteer of Icelandic glaciers.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn
54 km·~64 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Hoffell Hot Tubs
54 km·~64 min drive

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

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
54 km·~64 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Guðlaug
59 km·~71 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell
33 km·~39 min drive

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

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli
33 km·~39 min drive

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

#3.Skaftafell
36 km·~43 min drive

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

#4.Campsite Reception
36 km·~43 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
53 km·~64 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör
94 km·~113 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
112 km·~135 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfjelagið
131 km·~158 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Fagurhólsmýri
33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes
34 km·~41 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Höfn
54 km·~64 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar
55 km·~65 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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