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Nyrðri-Skriðjökull

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Nyrðri-Skriðjökull

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
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Cars & campers

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Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
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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
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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
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Tours near Nyrðri-Skriðjökull

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

Gýgjarfoss

Gýgjarfoss

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

25 km away

Nýifoss

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

26 km away

Skuggafoss

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

35 km away
Gullfoss

Gullfoss

Iceland's most visited waterfall. Two massive drops cascade into a rugged canyon, with…

38 km away

Hot Springs

Geothermal hot spring near Húnabyggð

Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Bring your own towel.

28 km away

Mýrarhver

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.

28 km away

Eyvindarhver

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

28 km away

Rauðihver

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.

28 km away

Campsites

Hvítárnes

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

8.4 km away

Árbúðir

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

11 km away

Hveravellir

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

29 km away

Kerlingarfjöll

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

29 km away

Services

Geysir

N1 fuel station

43 km away

Húsafell

Orkan fuel station

46 km away

Hrauneyjar

Olís fuel station

59 km away

Brautarhóll

N1 fuel station

59 km away

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