Glacier Hiking at Sólheimajökull

More to know about Glacier Hiking at Sólheimajökull

Sólheimajökull is an outlet of the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap in the south of Iceland, and its guided hikes lead across the ice, past crevasses, ice ridges and dark bands of volcanic ash. Compare hikes by length, level of difficulty, group size and meeting area, all listed on each trip page.

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Frequently asked questions

Most guided hikes last a few hours on the ice, plus the walk to the glacier. Each trip page shows the length.

No. Guided hikes are made for beginners as well as for experienced walkers, and the trip page states the level and the fitness needed.

Warm clothes and sturdy walking boots are essential. Many guides provide ice equipment such as crampons and an ice axe; the trip page lists what is included.

Both are offered. The trip page states whether the tour is private or shared and how large the group is.

Hikes run all year, and the ice is explored in every season. Summer has the longest days; winter has short days, snow and ice formations, and the trip page states the start time.