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Nyrðri-Skriðjökull

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Nyrðri-Skriðjökull

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available

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Nyrðri-Skriðjökull is a glacier in the Langjökull Group, the Highlands.

Alternative name for Norðurjökull. It's part of the Langjökull Group. The name comes from “more northerly” glacier of two; the other glacier is Fremri-Skriðjökull.

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

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Nyrðri-Skriðjökull is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6569°N, 19.9058°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 11 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 48.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 113 km in a straight line
What else is close: 38 mapped places within 20 km

Nyrðri-Skriðjökull weather and conditions

At Nyrðri-Skriðjökull in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:54, sunset 20:46). 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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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Nyrðri-Skriðjökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Nýifoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Skuggafoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Gullfoss

38 km·~46 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnabyggð

28 km·~34 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Mýrarhver

28 km·~34 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Eyvindarhver

28 km·~34 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Rauðihver

28 km·~34 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hvítárnes

8.4 km·~10 min drive

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

#2.Árbúðir

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#3.Hveravellir

29 km·~34 min drive

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

#4.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

29 km·~35 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F347 Kerlingafjallavegur

7.5 km·~9 min drive

Kerlingafjallavegur

#2.F349 Kerlingarfjöll old

16 km·~19 min drive

The long, lonely way to Kerlingarfjöll

#3.F735 Þjófadalavegur

23 km·~27 min drive

Side trip from Hveravellir into 'thief's valley

#4.F734 Svörtutungur

23 km·~28 min drive

The tough alternative to Kjölur

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

62 km·~74 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

63 km·~76 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

94 km·~113 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

95 km·~114 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir

43 km·~52 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Húsafell

46 km·~55 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

59 km·~71 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll

59 km·~71 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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