Travel network

Glacier

Gigjokull

An outlet glacier of Eyjafjallajökull, famous for the dramatic ice and ash landscape left by the 2010 eruption.
Type
Glacier
Short name
Gigjokull
Coordinates
63.672113, -19.625512
Source
Old Heimdall
Updated
Jun 15, 2026

About this entry

Gigjokull in the travel network.

An outlet glacier of Eyjafjallajökull, famous for the dramatic ice and ash landscape left by the 2010 eruption. Gígjökull lies along the access route to Þórsmörk and offers striking views of glacial retreat and volcanic power.

Gigjokull is catalogued as a glacier and works as an itinerary stop in Heimdall. Coordinates are available for map routing and itinerary planning. Travel planners and operators can use the same entry across marketplace tours, pickup details, route planning, and client itineraries so the place stays consistent wherever it appears.

Planning notes

  • Useful for itinerary stops, route pacing, photo planning, and local guiding notes.
  • Access, safety, and timing should always be checked against current conditions before travel.
  • Map coordinates are available, making the entry useful for routing and day-by-day trip maps.