Trips to the glaciers are not without danger! Icelandic glaciers are constantly moving and the weather on the glacier can be much more unforgiving than in other remote areas. It’s important to be aware of crevasse areas and know how to avoid them. You should never go on a glacier without experience or the proper equipment. Hiring a certified glacier guide with proper knowledge of the area is highly recommended!
Crevasse Maps.
March 2026: Updated maps that show known crevasse areas on the glaciers are now ready in a Map Viewer at Natural Science Institute of Iceland. Various download data sets are available.
Below is a pdf version for print but is also possible to use in app like Avenza and OruxMap. Layers with the updated crevasse maps will soon be available at Garmin reseller in Iceland and also from map providers like gpsmap.is and iskort.is.
| Glacier & GeoPDF file | Glacier & GeoPDF file | Glacier & GeoPDF file |
| Drangajökull | Mýrdalsjökull | Vatnajökull 1 NW part + Tungnafellsjökull |
| Eyjafjallajökull | Snæfell (Mountain) | Vatnajökull 2 (NA part) |
| Hofsjökull | Snæfellsjökull | Vatnajökull 3 (SW part) |
| Langjökull | Tindfjallajökull | Vatnajökull 4 (SE part) |
| Vatnajökull 5 (Öræfajökull ) |
The goal is to increase safety for those who have experience and are planning on traversing the glaciers but one must remember that crevasses can appear with limited warning signs. Please report new crevasses at: jokulsprungur@vedur.is
Surge in Dyngjujökull
November 2025: A glacial surge has begun in Dyngjujökull glacier, resulting in expansive crevasse formation in areas that have been relatively accessible till this day. This change is new and is not visible on new crevasse maps. Traveling on Dyngjujökull is not recommended during this surge period. More information can be found at Veðurstofa Íslands and at Vatnajökull national park – glaciology .
A photo from The Icelandic met office/Veðurstofa Íslands
Cauldron in Hofsjökull
Summer 2025: A new cauldron has formed in Hofsjökull and it’s not shown on the newest crevasse maps. The cauldron is located a bit southwest of the center of the glacier. Travelers on Hofsjökull are advised to avoid traveling too close to the cauldron. Waypoints showing the cauldron can be found here
Satellite photo from November 14th, 2025