Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Encounter one of Iceland’s natural wonders first-hand at this spectacular glacier lagoon.

East Iceland
Boat tour on Jökulárslón glacier lagoon
An interesting view of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon at sunrise with a pink sky
Boat tour on Jökulárslón glacier lagoon
An interesting view of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon at sunrise with a pink sky
Boat tour on Jökulárslón glacier lagoon
Best time to visit
All year
Open
Every day
Parking
Free
Charging station
No

Turquoise waters and pure white ice floes await at Jökulsárlón iceberg lagoon

When it comes to seeing some of the most breathtaking sights Iceland has to offer, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon has got to be up there!

This glacial lagoon is a result of meltwater from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, part of Iceland’s largest glacier – Vatnajökull. But what really makes it special is the striking blue color of the water, not to mention the icebergs bobbing on the surface. 

During your visit, you could lose yourself in the lagoon’s natural beauty by taking an amphibian boat tour. Or simply soak up the scenery from the shoreline. From here, you can look out for seabirds, or maybe even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights if it’s dark enough. 

Make sure you include a visit to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon in your Iceland itinerary. You won’t regret taking the time to see this natural wonder with your own eyes!

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