Best Myrdalsjokull Glacier Day Trips & Things to Do

An ice cap on the south side of Iceland and justnorth of Vik, Mydralsjokull covers the volcano Katla and is an expansive glacier of 595 km2 (230 sq mi). A popular site among hikers, the glacier receives a high amount of precipitation, making it a wet area to explore. The ice of Mydralsjokull covers the rim of Katla, measuring about 10km in size, and is layered with extremely thick ice.