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About
Skíðadalsjökull is a mountain glacier in North Iceland.
The name comes from the Skíðadalur valley.
Never walk on glaciers without a guide and proper equipment. Crevasses can be hidden by snow bridges.
Map of Skíðadalsjökull
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65.7003°N, 18.7772°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 15.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hólar — 15.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 228 km in a straight line
What else is close- 175 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skíðadalsjökull
Horse Riding Tour and Explore Scenery in Gásir Akureyrifrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Premium Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri Duplicfrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
Arctic Coastline, Microbrewery and Culture Tourfrom 34.207 ISK · 4 h 30 min
4x4 Premium Northern Lights & Photography Tour (from Akureyri)from 34.800 ISK · 2 h 30 min
4x4 Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 45.000 ISK · 9 h
Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 h
4x4 Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.800 ISK · 8 hNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkíðadalsjökull weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Vörðufellsjökull1 km
- 2Tungnahryggsjökull3 km
- 3Vesturárdalsjökull4 km
- 4Ingjaldsjökull6 km
- 5Ingjaldsskálarjökull6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður16 km
- 2Skatalaug16 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit23 km
Fuel
- 1
Akureyri Sjafnargata29 km · 303.9 kr/L - 2
Baldursnes Akureyri29 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Akureyri Hlíðarbraut30 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes- (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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Can I walk on Skíðadalsjökull without a guide?
No. Crevasses on Skíðadalsjökull 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 Skíðadalsjökull?
Skíðadalsjökull is located in North Iceland. 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 Skíðadalsjökull?
Skíðadalsjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Is Skíðadalsjökull 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.
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
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