Drangajokull is the only glacier in the Westfjords of Iceland and the northernmost glacier in the country. It lies more than 200 kilometres from Reykjavik and covers about 200 square kilometres. Its highest point, Jokulbunga, is at about 925 metres.
What and where Drangajokull is
Drangajokull is an ice cap in the Westfjords of Iceland. It sits in the wilderness below the Hornstrandir peninsula, more than 200 kilometres from Reykjavik.
The only glacier in the Westfjords
Drangajokull is the only glacier in the Westfjords of Iceland. It is also the northernmost glacier in the country.
A low-lying ice cap
Drangajokull covers about 200 square kilometres. It is among the five largest glaciers in Iceland.
It is the only Icelandic glacier that lies entirely below 1,000 metres. The glacier's highest point, Jokulbunga, reaches about 925 metres.
Kaldalon, where the ice calves
Ice breaks off the glacier into Kaldalon, a fjord whose name means cold lagoon.
Seeing Drangajokull
For live conditions, check safetravel.is.
If you want to compare options related to glacier experiences in Iceland, see ice cave tours.
Check before setting out
For the latest access information around Drangajokull Glacier in the Westfjords, consult Iceland road conditions before you travel.
