Drangajökull (pronounced [ˈtrauŋkaˌjœːkʏtl̥] ^ⓘ, regionally also [ˈtraŋk-]) is the northernmost glacier of Iceland. It is situated southwest of the Hornstrandir peninsula in the Westfjords region. The glacier covers an area of 160–200 km² (62–77 sq mi), at an altitude of up to 925 m (3,035 ft). It is the only Icelandic glacier which lies entirely below an altitude of 1,000 metres and also the only one that has not shrunk in recent years.^{[citation needed]}

The name is composed of dranga & jökull. "Jökull" means an icefield and the word was found in old German & English (ichil & gicil) but fell out of use. "Dranga" is genetive plural of "drangur" or "drangi" which means a - natural pillar of rock, as such forms are found on the coast northeast from the glacier. In fact Erik the red lived at Drangar.

• Fjords of Iceland
• Glaciers of Iceland

• Photograph of Drangar;

66°09′N 22°15′W

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