Svínafellsjökull, Outlet glacier in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland.
The blue ice formations of Svínafellsjökull stretch 8 kilometers in length and 800 meters in width, extending from the Vatnajökull ice cap.
The glacier became part of Vatnajökull National Park after the integration of Skaftafell Nature Reserve, which previously held independent national park status.
The glacier served as a filming location for HBO's Game of Thrones series, representing the territories north of the wall in season seven.
Visitors can access Svínafellsjökull via Route 998 from Ring Road, with guided hiking tours available throughout all seasons of the year.
The surface of Svínafellsjökull displays natural patterns of black volcanic ash mixed within the ice, created by previous volcanic eruptions in the region.
Location: Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður
GPS coordinates: 64.01990,-16.82350
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:41
Iceland is truly a unique island! From its exceptional geographical location to the richness of its landscapes, here is a collection of major natural sites and iconic tourist attractions. This includes glaciers, beaches, fjords, and geothermal areas to explore enthusiastically.
Vatnajökull
42.3 km
Vatnajökull National Park
54.1 km
Skaftafell
7.2 km
Svartifoss
7.5 km
Öræfajökull
51.5 km
Hvannadalshnúkur
7.2 km
Breiðamerkurjökull
36.7 km
Morsárfoss
10.8 km
Diamond Beach
31.7 km
Thordarhyrna
44.3 km
Skaftafellsjökull
5.2 km
Dverghamrar
54.2 km
Skeiðará Bridge
10.2 km
Skeiðarárjökull
21.1 km
Foss á Síðu
54.3 km
Kristínartindar
7.4 km
Hundafoss
7.7 km
Sandfell í Öræfum
8.6 km
Magnúsarfoss
7.6 km
Falljökull
5.5 km
Hofskirkja
13.8 km
Morsárjökull
9.3 km
Mulagljufur Canyon
18.1 km
Skalafellsjökull
52.9 km
Síðujökull
52.2 km
Kvíárjökull glacier tongue
16.1 km
Heinabergsjökull
59.7 km
Vatnajökull Glacier cave
32.6 kmReviews
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