Sólheimajökull Glacier
Sólheimajökull Glacier is a National Park at 871 Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland
Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier tumbling down from the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap toward the south coast, west of Vík. Its rugged tongue of ridged, ash-streaked ice reaches within easy distance of the road, making it one of the most accessible glaciers in Iceland and a popular place for guided glacier walks and ice climbing. The retreat of its snout in recent years has become a stark marker of a warming climate.
Where to find Sólheimajökull Glacier?
63°30'27"N, 19°19'1"W
Aurora hunting in Vík?
The aurora season here runs from September to April, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in October and March. Sólheimajökull Glacier offers dark skies and wide horizons - perfect for aurora spotting.
Other places to try near Sólheimajökull Glacier
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Mýrdalsjökull
Scenic Lookout
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DC-3 Sólheimasandi
Historic and Protected Site
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Skógafoss
Waterfall
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Dyrhólaeyjarviti
Lighthouse
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Dyrhólaey
Nature Preserve
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Kirkjufjara
Beach