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Skaftafellsjökull

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Skaftafellsjökull is an outlet glacier in the Vatnajökull Group, South Iceland.

It's part of the Vatnajökull Group. The name comes from the Skaftafell farmstead.

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

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64.0563°N, 16.8835°W · South Coast

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Off the main road
7.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 66.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
246 km in a straight line
What else is close
241 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Skaftafellsjökull

Ice Climbing Captured in Skaftafellfrom 32.500 ISK · 4 hFull Day on Vatnajökull Adventurous Glacier Exploration Hikefrom 49.900 ISK · 7 hSkaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hSkaftafell ATV two hour sightseeingfrom 25.283 ISK · 2 hSkaftafell ATV one hour sightseeingfrom 19.633 ISK · 1 hLaki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 minLandmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 minSkaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 hRótarfjallshnúkur skiingfrom 64.900 ISK · 10 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

Skaftafellsjökull weather and conditions

Last updated

3°Covercast · feels -1°C3 m/swind9 h 51 mdaylight · 07:57 – 17:49
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Skaftafellsjökull — photo by Eysteinn Guðni Guðnason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Eysteinn Guðni Guðnason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Glacier Hike & Ice Cave on SkaftafellsjökullGJ Travel Iceland
Drone Flight up Skaftafellsjökull (The Skaftafell Glacier), Iceland - 2KRowan Castle
Skaftafellsjökull Glacier in Vatnajökull National Pak, IcelandHolySmokes Photography
Skaftafellsjökull Glacier & Svartifoss Waterfall | Iceland's Natural Wonders 🇮🇸Move & Unwind in the Wild
Skaftafellsjökull Glacier Park IcelandShiran De Silva
Skaftafellsjokull Glacier (Iceland)Seth Horowitz

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Morsárjökull4 km
  2. 2Svínafellsjökull5 km
  3. 3Virkisjökull10 km
  4. 4Falljökull11 km
  5. 5Öræfajökull12 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Svartifoss5 km
  2. 2Magnúsarfoss6 km
  3. 3Hundafoss6 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Guðlaug32 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur65 km
  3. 3Hoffell Hot Tubs83 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Freysnes7 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Fagurhólsmýri23 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Kirkjubæjarklaustur64 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör64 km
  2. 2Nettó84 km
  3. 3Krónan126 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 Skaftafellsjökull mean?
Skaftafellsjökull is named after the Skaftafell farmstead.
What type of glacier is Skaftafellsjökull?
Skaftafellsjökull is an outlet glacier, in the Vatnajökull Group.
Is Skaftafellsjökull part of a bigger glacier system?
Yes — Skaftafellsjökull 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