An accessible glacier tongue for ice walks.
Solheimajokull is a glacier tongue reaching down from the Myrdalsjokull ice cap, close to the south coast road and popular for guided glacier walks.
Its crevasses, ridges and ice sculpted surface make it one of the easiest glaciers to step onto with a guide.
South Iceland unfolds along the ring road east of Reykjavik, one of the easiest and most rewarding self drives in the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Guided hikes across the ice tongue.
Beginner friendly climbing with guides.
A short drive and walk to the ice.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Solheimajokull is in South Iceland, Iceland. It is off the ring road on the south coast between Skogar and Vik.
Solheimajokull is known for guided glacier hikes, ice climbing, dramatic crevasses and easy access from the south coast.
The best time to visit is year round (guided), and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.