Best for
Ice tunnel + snowmobiling
Into the Glacier is open year-round; snowmobiling weather-dependent.
Langjokull (Langjökull) Glacier Iceland: Ice Tunnel & Snowmobiling Guide
Iceland's second-largest glacier at 953 km², home to a unique man-made ice tunnel and popular snowmobiling tours—and the source of the mighty Gullfoss waterfall.
Region
West Iceland Highlands
Close to the Golden Circle. Day trips from Reykjavik available.
Langjökull ("Long Glacier") stretches across 953 km² of Iceland's western highlands. It is best known for the Into the Glacier experience—a man-made tunnel that lets visitors walk deep inside the ice cap. The glacier also feeds the Hvítá river, whose waters cascade spectacularly over Gullfoss on the Golden Circle.
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Last reviewed: 2026-02-01
Highland roads to Langjökull require 4x4 vehicles and are closed in winter. Join organized tours for safe access to the glacier.
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Access
Organized tours
Super jeep or snowcat from Húsafell or Reykjavik.
Pro tip
Combine with Golden Circle
Visit Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir on the same trip.
What to Expect at Langjökull
- A vast white ice cap in the western highlands
- Man-made ice tunnel with blue ice chambers and a chapel
- Snowmobiling across the glacier surface
- Super jeep ride up to the glacier base camp
- Year-round accessibility for the Into the Glacier experience
- Views across the highland plateau from the ice cap summit
Nearby Attractions
- Gullfoss waterfall (fed by Langjökull meltwater)
- Húsafell highland village and Hraunfossar lava waterfalls
- Víðgelmir lava cave—one of Iceland's largest
- Þingvellir National Park and the Golden Circle route
- Barnafoss (Children's Waterfall) next to Hraunfossar
- Deildartunguhver—Europe's most powerful hot spring
How to Get to Langjökull
- About 140 km northeast of Reykjavik via highland roads
- Accessible by super jeep or snowcat from Húsafell base camp
- Day tours available from Reykjavik (8–12 hours)
- Highland F-roads require 4x4 and are closed in winter
- Into the Glacier tours include transport from Húsafell
Best Time to Visit Langjökull
- Ice tunnel open year-round (weather permitting)
- Summer for snowmobiling in midnight sun
- Winter access is by snowcat only
- Spring and autumn offer fewer crowds
- Always book tours in advance—they fill up quickly
Planning help
Langjokull (Langjökull) Glacier FAQs
Quick answers with safety notes where it matters.