A wild drive to Brokartindur through Vatnajokull Glacier

Brókartindur is a mountain peak located in the southeastern part of Iceland. As a part of the vast Vatnajokull National Park, reaching its summit requires a 4x4 modified vehicle.

Brokartindur

Why is Vatnajökull Glacier famous?

The peak is located within the Vatnajökull Glacier. It’s said to be the second-largest glacier in Europe and covers approximately 10% of the country. The average thickness of the ice is 380 m (1,250 ft), with a maximum thickness of 950 m. The distance from Reykjavik to the outskirts of Vatnajökull National Park is about 320 km (200 miles), and the drive can take anything between 4 to 7 hours depending on the weather conditions and time of year.

How to get by car to Brókartindur?

Located within the Vatnajokull National Park, in the southeast of the island, the summit can be reached with a 4x4 adapted vehicle. It’s closed to private vehicles. The trail is covered with snow year-round. This drive will bring you to a remote area in the southeast side of Vatnajökull, Europe’s biggest glacier.

Where was Batman Begins filmed?

This off-the-beaten-track experience is a unique one in Iceland. The area has been the set for countless movies, such as Batman Begins, Tomb Raider, the Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and also the popular TV series Game of Thrones. The drive provides spectacular vistas over the vast glacier. At the summit, it’s possible to admire Þvetártindsegg, Suðursveit's highest mountain (1.544 m).
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