Þrándarjökull

Þrándarjökull extends across the landscape at an elevation of 1,236 meters, featuring extensive ice formations that shape the surrounding mountainous terrain.

The ice cap has continuously transformed the regional topography through millennia of glacial movements, creating deep valleys and distinctive geological features.

Local residents maintain traditional knowledge about the glacier's seasonal changes, incorporating this understanding into their agricultural and fishing practices.

Visitors need specialized vehicles and experienced guides to access the glacier, as weather conditions can change rapidly at higher elevations.

Scientists monitor the glacier's ice thickness using advanced measuring equipment to track climate-related changes in this remote section of Iceland.

Location: Djúpavogshreppur

Elevation above the sea: 1,236 m

GPS coordinates: 64.69778,-14.91111

Latest update: April 15, 2025 00:59