GlacierSouth CoastSteinsholtsjökull
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About
Steinsholtsjökull is an outlet glacier in the Mýrdalsjökull Group, South Iceland.
It's part of the Mýrdalsjökull Group. The name comes from the Steinsholt common.
Ice caves are winter-only experiences. In summer, they collapse. Book ahead in peak season.
Map of Steinsholtsjökull
Steinsholtsjökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6561°N, 19.5563°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
- Off the main road
- 13.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hvolsvöllur — 35 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 129 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 450 mapped places within 20 km
Steinsholtsjökull weather and conditions
At Steinsholtsjökull in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 12°C (feels like 8°C), clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:41). 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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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Gígjökull3 km - 2
Eyjafjallajökull3 km - 3Tungnakvíslajökull10 km
- 4Merkurjökull14 km
- 5
Tindfjallajökull15 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in Iceland.
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…
Geothermal spot
Public_bath hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
F-Roads
The road to Þórsmörk valley
Road to Laki craters
Loop around Laki craters
Fjallabaksleið syðri
Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Tours
The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.
"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.
Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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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