Hoffellsjökull (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhɔfːɛlsˌjœːkʏtl̥] ) is an outlet glacier which flows from the ice cap of Vatnajökull. It is located in the municipality of Hornafjörður, southeast Iceland. Hoffellsjökull takes its name from Hoffell; a mountainous area and a farmland. Hoffellsjökull and the Hoffell area are a part of Vatnajökull National Park.

Hoffellsjökull
View of Hoffellsjökull
Map showing the location of Hoffellsjökull
Map showing the location of Hoffellsjökull
Hoffellsjökull in Iceland
TypeOutlet glacier
LocationSveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Eastern Region, South Constituency, Iceland
Coordinates64°22′N 15°19′W / 64.367°N 15.317°W / 64.367; -15.317

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