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Öræfajökull

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Öræfajökull is an ice cap in the Vatnajökull Group, South Iceland.

Contiguous ice cap within and on the southern margin of Vatnajökull. It's part of the Vatnajökull Group. The name comes from the Öræfi district.

Ice caves are winter-only experiences. In summer, they collapse. Book ahead in peak season.

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64.0254°N, 16.6421°W · South Coast

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Off the main road
12 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Höfn — 73.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
258 km in a straight line
What else is close
275 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Öræfajökull

Rótarfjallshnúkur skiingfrom 64.900 ISK · 10 hGlacier Kayaking Icelandfrom 17.500 ISK · 1 h 30 minSkaftafell Beyond The Limit - 6 hour Adventurefrom 25.419 ISK · 6 hVatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tourfrom 25.900 ISK · 3 h 30 minFjallsárlón - Iceberg boat tourfrom 11.300 ISK · 45 minSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hFull Day on Vatnajökull Adventurous Glacier Exploration Hikefrom 49.900 ISK · 7 hSkaftafell ATV two hour sightseeingfrom 25.283 ISK · 2 hSkaftafell ATV one hour sightseeingfrom 19.633 ISK · 1 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

Öræfajökull weather and conditions

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-8°Csnow · feels -16°C9 m/sgusts 159 h 52 mdaylight · 07:56 – 17:48
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

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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
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Photos & videos

Öræfajökull — photo by 24dakenlo @ Mapillary · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: 24dakenlo @ Mapillary · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Day tour to Öræfajökull glacierBjarney
Öræfajökull - 3D Printed and Painted3DP Iceland Labs
[raw drone view] Öræfajökull Glacier | Southeastern Iceland 🇮🇸 | Part 1earthspace101
Öræfajökull GlacierSverre Knut Johansen - Topic
Öræfajökull Glacier, Pt.3Sverre Knut Johansen - Topic
Öræfajökull Glacier | Southeastern Iceland 🇮🇸earthspace101

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Öræfajökull glacier3 km
  2. 2Hrútárjökull7 km
  3. 3Falljökull9 km
  4. 4Kotarjökull9 km
  5. 5Virkisjökull9 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Múlafoss9 km
  2. 2Hangandifoss9 km
  3. 3Stigafoss11 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Guðlaug44 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur74 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Höfn74 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Freysnes13 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Fagurhólsmýri16 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Kirkjubæjarklaustur73 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör74 km
  2. 2Nettó74 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin133 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

What does the name Öræfajökull mean?
Öræfajökull is named after the Öræfi district.
What type of glacier is Öræfajökull?
Öræfajökull is an ice cap, in the Vatnajökull Group.
Is Öræfajökull part of a bigger glacier system?
Yes — Öræfajökull belongs to the Vatnajökull Group, per the USGS gazetteer of Icelandic glaciers.

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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