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64.1289°N, 16.2108°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 9.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Höfn — 50 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 278 km in a straight line
What else is close- 101 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Breiðamerkurjökull
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 h
Ice Cave Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Ice Exploration Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoonfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Ice Cave & Glacier Exploration Tourfrom 33.500 ISK · 6 h
Ice Cave Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Glacier Hike Captured in Skaftafellfrom 19.000 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 h
Remote Glacier Hike and a Natural Ice Cave from Jökulsárlónfrom 36.900 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBreiðamerkurjökull weather and conditions
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4°Cclear · feels -1°C6 m/sgusts 99 h 51 mdaylight · 07:55 – 17:46
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Crystal Ice Cave1 km - 2
Ice Cave Breidamerajökull by good 4x4 Jeep and by feet1 km - 3
scouting1 km - 4
Nunatak5 km - 5
Black diamond vatnajokull7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Höfn50 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður51 km
- 3Hoffell Hot Tubs51 km
Fuel
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Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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questions
How long is the Breiðamerkurjökull hike?
The Breiðamerkurjökull trail is about 5.3 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Breiðamerkurjökull trailhead?
Breiðamerkurjökull is in South Coast. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Breiðamerkurjökull safe to hike alone?
Breiðamerkurjökull sits 50 km from Höfn, and 9.4 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 158 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Breiðamerkurjökull?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · nordri / Wikiloc
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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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