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Þrándarjökull is an ice cap in East Iceland.
Map of Þrándarjökull
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64.6981°N, 14.9078°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 19.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Djúpivogur — 30 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 343 km in a straight line
What else is close- 56 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Þrándarjökull
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Wild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Streiti Coastlinefrom 17.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Mindfulness Yoga hike in Breiðdalsvíkfrom 8.700 ISK · 2 h
Mt. Kistufell - Super Jeep tourfrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÞrándarjökull weather and conditions
Last updated
-4°Cclear · feels -11°C6 m/swind9 h 47 mdaylight · 07:51 – 17:39
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Hofsjökull (kalo nga yelo sa Islandya, Austurland)11 km
- 2Öxarfellsjökull19 km
- 3Syðratindsjökull21 km
- 4Hrútatóajökull21 km
- 5Sauðhamarsjökull24 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Djúpavogskörin27 km
- 2Laugarfell Hot Pots30 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Múlaþing30 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
Can I walk on Þrándarjökull without a guide?
No. Crevasses on Þrándarjökull 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 Þrándarjökull?
Þrándarjökull is located in East 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 Þrándarjökull?
Þrándarjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Is Þrándarjökull 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 · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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