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About
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.
Map of Torfajökull
Torfajökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8960°N, 19.0045°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
- 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
Torfajökull weather and conditions
At Torfajökull in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:00 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), fog, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Kaldaklofsjökull6 km - 2
Öldufellsjökull18 km - 3Merkurjökull26 km
- 4
Mýrdalsjökull26 km - 5
Tindfjallajökull30 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
Pool hot spring
Natural hot spring
Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…
Natural hot spring
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…
The camp site is located in the highlands between Álftavatna and the canyon Hvannagil.
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…
F-Roads
The road to Landmannalaugar
Final stretch to Landmannalaugar
Short road to Eldgjá canyon
Road to fishing lakes
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 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 · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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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