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Jökultindur

East Iceland, Iceland1,171 m elevation
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Jökultindur

East Iceland, Iceland1,171 m elevation

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Cars & campers

−15%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 −15%
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 −15%
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 −15%

Tours near Jökultindur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Daily conditions for your trip

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Flögufoss
11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Flögufoss
#2.Folaldafoss
13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Folaldafoss
#3.Hænubrekkufoss
14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Beljandi
17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

Beljandi
4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Laugavallalaug
2.2 km·~3 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Fáskrúðsfjörður
22 km·~26 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Fjarðabyggð
26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Check conditions before going.

#4.Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður
27 km·~32 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.CampEast - Reyðarfjörður
17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site is located next to the small pond at the entrance of town.

#2.Fossárdalur
18 km·~21 min drive

Fossárdalur has a good and large camp site. A small creek is by the camp site that is…

#3.Eyjólfsstaðir
18 km·~21 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.CampEast - Fáskrúðsfjörður
20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site is in a peaceful area close to a small pond in the village.

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
17 km·~21 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
21 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið
25 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
39 km·~46 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reyðarfjörður
17 km·~21 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Fáskrúðsfjörður
21 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hallormsstaður
24 km·~29 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Breiðdalsvík
25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near East Iceland

Frequently
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How do I get to Jökultindur?
Jökultindur is in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Jökultindur without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Jökultindur?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Jökultindur?
Jökultindur is 1,171 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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