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Vestri-Skíðadalsjökull is a mountain glacier in North Iceland.
Vestri-Skíðadalsjökull is a mountain glaciers, usually connected by firn, at the head of Skíðadalur valley, for which it is named, northern Iceland. The name comes from the Skíðadalur valley.
Glacier tours are worth the money. You get crampons, ice axes, and someone who knows where it's safe to step.
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65.7614°N, 18.8518°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 18.4 km from Route 82
Nearest town- Hólar — 12.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 231 km in a straight line
What else is close- 177 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Vestri-Skíðadalsjökull
Express Whale Watching From Dalvíkfrom 19.775 ISK · 2 h
Classic Whale Watching from Dalvíkfrom 10.990 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching Eyjafjörður: From Árskógssandurfrom 12.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Guided Kayak Tour in Árskógssandur: Explore Coastline & Wildlifefrom 18.900 ISK · 2 h
Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tourfrom 12.700 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching Originalfrom 12.700 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Horse Riding Tour and Explore Scenery in Gásir Akureyrifrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 minNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionVestri-Skíðadalsjökull weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Eystri-Skíðadalsjökull1 km
- 2Ingjaldsjökull2 km
- 3Ingjaldsskálarjökull2 km
- 4Vesturárdalsjökull4 km
- 5Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull4 km
Waterfalls
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- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður12 km
- 2Skatalaug17 km
- 3Lýsulaugar20 km
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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Can I walk on Vestri-Skíðadalsjökull without a guide?
No. Crevasses on Vestri-Skíðadalsjökull 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 Vestri-Skíðadalsjökull?
Vestri-Skíðadalsjökull is located in North 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 Vestri-Skíðadalsjökull?
Vestri-Skíðadalsjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Is Vestri-Skíðadalsjökull 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
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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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