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Tindfjallajökull

South Coast, IcelandSummerTours available

About

Tindfjallajökull is a mountain glacier in the Mýrdalsjökull Group, South Iceland.

It's part of the Mýrdalsjökull Group. The name comes from the Tindfjöll massif.

Glacier tours are worth the money. You get crampons, ice axes, and someone who knows where it's safe to step.

Map of Tindfjallajökull

Tindfjallajökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7928°N, 19.5806°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
28.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 32.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
122 km in a straight line
What else is close
268 mapped places within 20 km

Tindfjallajökull weather and conditions

At Tindfjallajökull in South Coast, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 10:45 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -3°C), mostly clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 10:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Photos & videos

Tindfjfallajökull 7 - celebrating at the top 180409Toppfarar Iceland
Tindfjallajökull 9 - looking back at the top without any clouds 180409Toppfarar Iceland
Tindfjallajökull 6 - the last steps to the top 180409Toppfarar Iceland
Tindfjallajökull 5 - hiking the glacier 180409Toppfarar Iceland
Hornklofi in 6 peaks-hike in Tindfjallajökull - 110910Toppfarar Iceland
Glacier moraines in 6 peaks-hike in Tindfjallajökull - 110910Toppfarar Iceland

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What does the name Tindfjallajökull mean?
Tindfjallajökull is named after the Tindfjöll massif.
What type of glacier is Tindfjallajökull?
Tindfjallajökull is a mountain glacier, in the Mýrdalsjökull Group.
Is Tindfjallajökull part of a bigger glacier system?
Yes — Tindfjallajökull belongs to the Mýrdalsjökull Group, per the USGS gazetteer of Icelandic glaciers.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Blesárjökull2 km
  2. 2Gígjökull15 km
  3. 3Steinsholtsjökull15 km
  4. 4Merkurjökull17 km
  5. 5Eyjafjallajökull18 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower
4.9 km·~6 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Seljavallalaug
25 km·~30 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
28 km·~34 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur
32 km·~39 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þórsmörk - Slyppugil
7.6 km·~9 min drive

The camp site in Slyppugil in Thorsmörk is located in a quiet are in Thorsmörk. The…

#2.Emstrur
11 km·~13 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#3.Camping Volcano Huts
11 km·~14 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#4.Þórsmörk Langidalur
12 km·~15 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
32 km·~39 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
52 km·~62 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
52 km·~63 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur
32 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella
40 km·~48 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes
43 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót
46 km·~55 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience
3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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