Sólheimajökull
Stunning but rapidly shrinking glacier
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Category

Sightseeing

Price

$

Est. Duration

2-3h

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Jan In Iceland

Sólheimajökull is a popular glacier in Iceland, easily accessible and known for its stunning ice formations and crevasses. It's part of the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, which covers the infamous Katla volcano. Sadly Sólheimajökull is rapidly shrinking due to climate change.

🚗 Road: Paved
🅿️ Parking: Paid (750isk via parka)

🚶Distance: 1km/0.6mi

📝 Bathrooms on site (300 isk)

🥾 Glacier Hike : Good place for glacier hike (approx 3hours) with Icelandic Mountain Guides. You can book the tour below.

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