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Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull

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Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull

North Iceland, IcelandSummerTours available

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Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull is in North Iceland at 65.7980°N, 18.8435°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 14.4 km from Route 82
Nearest town: Hólar — 14.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 234 km in a straight line
What else is close: 176 mapped places within 20 km

Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull weather and conditions

At Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): -2°C, fog, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 04:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Can I walk on Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull 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-Vatnsdalsjökull?

Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull 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-Vatnsdalsjökull?

Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Is Vestri-Vatnsdalsjökull 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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Ingjaldsfossar

6.3 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Holárfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Reykjafoss

20 km·~24 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

#4.Þverá;waterfull

24 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Skatalaug

17 km·~20 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.hot spring

20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Lýsulaugar

20 km·~24 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði á Hólum í Hjaltadal

14 km·~17 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Hólar í Hjaltadal

15 km·~17 min drive

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…

#3.Dalvík

24 km·~28 min drive

The camp site in Dalvík is located in a good location in the small town of Dalvík. The…

#4.Hofsós

28 km·~33 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F66 Kollafjarðarheiði

19 km·~23 min drive

Only road across central Westfjords

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

24 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

34 km·~41 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Jónsabúð

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

36 km·~43 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Dalvík

24 km·~28 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Árskógssandur

28 km·~33 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hofsós

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ólafsfjörður

31 km·~38 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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