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Torfajökull

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Torfajökull is an ice cap in the Mýrdalsjökull Group, South Iceland.

It's part of the Mýrdalsjökull Group. The name comes from historic and legendary figure Torfi Jónsson í Klofa.

Ice caves are winter-only experiences. In summer, they collapse. Book ahead in peak season.

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63.8960°N, 19.0045°W · South Coast

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Off the main road
32.9 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 48.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
146 km in a straight line
What else is close
367 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Torfajökull

Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 hBus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hGlacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hGlacier Hike | Micro group (6 max) | Sólheimajökull | Víkfrom 30.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull. Meet on locationfrom 16.990 ISK · 3 h 30 minCaminata Glaciar en Sólheimajökull. Encuentro en el sitio (Solo en Español)from 16.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Torfajökull weather and conditions

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-1°Csnow · feels -9°C11 m/sgusts 179 h 52 mdaylight · 08:05 – 17:58
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Torfajökull — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domainPhoto: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Torfajökull - Glacier & Volcano in IcelandRajan Parrikar
Laugavegur trail : Torfajökull Glacier, IcelandPeter Misovic (misovic.net)
The Largest High Temperature Area in Iceland By Katla Volcano - The Torfajokull CalderaJust Icelandic
Driving and Drone Flying In The Huge & Mysterious Torfajokull Caldera in IcelandJust Icelandic
Torfajökull Volcanorouteklieckens

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kaldaklofsjökull6 km
  2. 2Öldufellsjökull18 km
  3. 3Merkurjökull26 km
  4. 4Mýrdalsjökull26 km
  5. 5Tindfjallajökull30 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ljósafoss11 km
  2. 2Axlafoss15 km
  3. 3Bláfjallakvísl17 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Strútslaug4 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra9 km
  3. 3Landmannalaugar Hot River11 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar36 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur49 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal53 km · 309.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör48 km
  2. 2Krónan53 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin69 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

What does the name Torfajökull mean?
Torfajökull is named after historic and legendary figure Torfi Jónsson í Klofa.
What type of glacier is Torfajökull?
Torfajökull is an ice cap, in the Mýrdalsjökull Group.
Is Torfajökull part of a bigger glacier system?
Yes — Torfajökull belongs to the Mýrdalsjökull Group, per the USGS gazetteer of Icelandic glaciers.

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All glaciers31 glaciers in South Coast, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams