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Jökulgilskvísl

South Coast, Iceland

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Jökulgilskvísl

South Coast, Iceland

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Jökulgilskvísl is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9756°N, 19.0261°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 24 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 52.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 143 km in a straight line
What else is close: 371 mapped places within 20 km

Jökulgilskvísl weather and conditions

At Jökulgilskvísl in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like -3°C), light drizzle, wind 8 m/s gusting to 13 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:25, sunset 20:01). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Jökulgilskvísl

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Photo: Julius Agrippa · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5

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Where is Jökulgilskvísl?

Jökulgilskvísl is a river in South Coast, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.

Can you fish in Jökulgilskvísl?

Fishing any Icelandic river needs a permit sold per river or beat. Salmon rivers book far ahead and can be expensive; trout and char are more accessible. Never fish without a permit, and disinfect gear brought from abroad.

Is Jökulgilskvísl safe to cross?

If Jökulgilskvísl is crossed by an unbridged highland ford, treat it with real caution: glacial water is cold, fast, deeper than it looks and higher by afternoon. Cross only with the right 4WD and experience, watch another vehicle first, and if in doubt turn back.

When does Jökulgilskvísl run highest?

Glacial rivers peak on warm summer afternoons, after rain and during the spring melt. A ford that is passable in the cool morning can be dangerous by late afternoon. Check road.is before highland driving.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Tungnaá20 km
2Syðriófæra27 km
3Skaftá28 km
4Fremri-Emstruá30 km
5Krossá43 km

Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Tungnaárfellsfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðufossar

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Markarfljótsfoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

1.4 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Landmannalaugar Hot River

2.4 km·~3 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#3.Brennisteinsalda

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Strútslaug

12 km·~14 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Landmannalaugar

2.3 km·~3 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

#2.Höskuldsskáli

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…

#3.Strútslaug

12 km·~14 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#4.Landmannahellir

13 km·~15 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

2.2 km·~3 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

#2.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

11 km·~13 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

#3.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

14 km·~17 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#4.F229 Jökulheimaleið

18 km·~21 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

62 km·~75 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

65 km·~78 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

69 km·~83 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

28 km·~33 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

52 km·~63 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes

60 km·~72 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Vík í Mýrdal

62 km·~74 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Julius Agrippa · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5
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