Svínafellsjökull, Outlet glacier in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland.
Svínafellsjökull is an outlet glacier flowing from the Vatnajökull ice cap in southeast Iceland. The ice mass displays striking blue hues and features deep crevasses and seracs that show the constant movement of the flowing glacier.
This glacier became part of Vatnajökull National Park following the absorption of the nearby Skaftafell Nature Reserve into the larger park system. The merger expanded protection for the glacier and its surrounding landscape.
The glacier served as a filming location for HBO's Game of Thrones series, representing the territories north of the wall in season seven.
The glacier is accessible via Route 998 from the Ring Road, and guided hiking tours operate year-round. Tours vary in difficulty and focus depending on the season and conditions.
The glacier's surface bears dark bands of volcanic ash incorporated into the ice from previous eruptions in the region. These striations serve as natural markers showing the glacier's age and flow history.
Location: Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður
GPS coordinates: 64.01990,-16.82350
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44
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