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Þórisjökull is an ice cap in the Langjökull Group, West Iceland.
Þórisjökull is an ice cap in west-central Iceland, consisting of two parts, a large eastern one and a very small western one. It's part of the Langjökull Group.
Ice caves are winter-only experiences. In summer, they collapse. Book ahead in peak season.
Map of Þórisjökull
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64.5419°N, 20.7156°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 17 km from Route 52
Nearest town- Reykholt — 31.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 74 km in a straight line
What else is close- 78 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Þórisjökull
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Klaki Base Campfrom 36.900 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Red Glacier Monster Truck Tour - Unique Langjökull Glacier Tour from Gullfossfrom 22.900 ISK · 4 hInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÞórisjökull weather and conditions
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-3°Cheavy snow · feels -12°C12 m/sgusts 179 h 48 mdaylight · 08:14 – 18:02
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Geitlandsjökull8 km - 2
Okjökull10 km - 3
Snæfellsjökull149 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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questions
Can I walk on Þórisjökull without a guide?
No. Crevasses on Þórisjökull 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 Þórisjökull?
Þórisjökull is located in West 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 Þórisjökull?
Þórisjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Is Þórisjökull 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.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Chris 73 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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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