Tindfjallajökull
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.
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
Cars & campers
Tours near Tindfjallajökull
Photos & videos
Reviews
Frequently
asked
questions
What does the name Tindfjallajökull mean?
What type of glacier is Tindfjallajökull?
Is Tindfjallajökull part of a bigger glacier system?
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Blesárjökull2 km
- 2
Gígjökull15 km
- 3
Steinsholtsjökull15 km
- 4Merkurjökull17 km
- 5
Eyjafjallajökull18 km
Waterfalls
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Hot Springs
Geothermal spot
Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…
Natural hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Campsites
The camp site in Slyppugil in Thorsmörk is located in a quiet are in Thorsmörk. The…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…
F-Roads
Fjallabaksleið syðri
The road to Þórsmörk valley
Short road to Eldgjá canyon
Loop around Laki craters
Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 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 · Martin Barth · 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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