{"id":5943,"date":"2022-03-23T16:00:16","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T16:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/?p=5943"},"modified":"2022-09-29T12:42:47","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T12:42:47","slug":"drangajokull-glacier-size-ice-caves-cap-and-volcanoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/glacier\/drangajokull\/","title":{"rendered":"Drangaj\u00f6kull Glacier: Size, Ice Caves, Cap and Volcanoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The Drangaj\u00f6kull glacier is located in the Icelandic Westfjords, on Hornstrandir Peninsula, with coordinates 66.1638\u00b0 N, 22.2388\u00b0. It is the northernmost of the glaciers in Iceland<\/a> and the only glacier in the country that lies completely below 1000 meters altitude. Drangaj\u00f6kull classifies as an ice cap and has five named surge-type outlets: Kaldal\u00f3nsj\u00f6kull, \u00dearal\u00e1tursj\u00f6kull, Leirufjar\u00f0arj\u00f6kull, Reykjarfjar\u00f0arj\u00f6kull, and Lj\u00f3tarj\u00f6kull. Surrounded by an uninhabited nature reserve, the hallmark of the Drangaj\u00f6kull Glacier area is the untouched landscape filled with diverse and abundant wildlife. When visiting Drangaj\u00f6kull, tourists can see the northern lights and midnight sun.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is the Size of Drangaj\u00f6kull Glacier?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The size of Drangaj\u00f6kull Glacier varies between 160 and 200 square kilometers. Considering these numbers, Drangaj\u00f6kull ranks among the smaller glaciers of iceland<\/a>. Interestingly, Drangaj\u00f6kull is the only glacier in the country that has not shrunk or retreated in recent years. Almost all glaciers are decreasing in size due to global warming.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How to Hike to Drangaj\u00f6kull Glacier<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hiking Tours in Iceland for the Drangaj\u00f6kull Glacier are available. The glacier is popularly known as the country\u2019s loneliest glacier. However, it is hike-friendly for visitors as long as they are adequately equipped. The physical intensity of the hikes can be modified, and visiting the Drangaj\u00f6kull Glacier through guided tours is the best option. Skiing, snowmobiling, and super jeep touring are popular activities as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What are the Similar Glaciers in Iceland to Drangaj\u00f6kull Glacier?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Glaciers in Iceland are a common geographical feature. Iceland is rich in many glaciers of different types. In terms of type and size, the Drangaj\u00f6kull Glacier is similar to the:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n