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Skaftafell

Skaftafell

Scenic landscape, favorable weather conditions and a selection of hiking trails make Skaftafell an ideal destination for those who like to enjoy outdoor activities in Icelandic nature.

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Read more Jökulsárlón Fjallsárlón Hornafjörður

Jökulsárlón Fjallsárlón Hornafjörður

Jökulsárlón Fjallsárlón Hornafjörður

Outlet glaciers and glacial lakes characterise the area that consist of Jökulsárlón, Hoffell, Heinaberg and Hjallanes.

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Read more Jökulsárgljúfur

Jökulsárgljúfur

Jökulsárgljúfur

Jökulsárgljúfur is the northernmost part of Vatnajökull National Park, with separate boundaries, but geographically connected to the rest of the park by the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum.

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Read more Ódáðahraun Krepputunga

Ódáðahraun Krepputunga

Ódáðahraun Krepputunga

As part of an active volcanic zone, the highlands north of Vatnajökull are constantly being reshaped by earthquakes, volcanism, geothermal activity and the interplay of fire and ice.

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Read more Snæfell Lónsöræfi

Snæfell Lónsöræfi

Snæfell Lónsöræfi

Snæfell is the highest freestanding mountain in Iceland, reaching 1833 m above sea-level. Its somewhat conical shape indicates that it is an ancient central volcano that has been dormant for the past 10,000 years.

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Read more Laki Eldgjá Langisjór

Laki Eldgjá Langisjór

Laki Eldgjá Langisjór

Areas of pristine wilderness and unique geological formations.

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Read more Nýidalur Vonarskarð Tungnaáröræfi

Nýidalur Vonarskarð Tungnaáröræfi

Nýidalur Vonarskarð Tungnaáröræfi

The highland west of the Vatnajökull ice cap is mostly wilderness. With primitive roads and limited infrastructure it is an ideal area to seek solitude.

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Alerts

Skaftafell
3.Mar | 09:27

Trails closed in Skaftafell (S3, S4, S5, S6)

Due to warmer weather some trails in Skaftafell have become very muddy and have been closed.

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Ódáðahraun
23.Aug | 12:11

Uncertainty level for Askja

The Civil protection department of Iceland has their alert level at uncertainty level in Askja and they will continue to monitor the area with the IMO, the police and Vatnajökull national park closely.

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Sandbar by Jökulsárlón

A large sandbar has washed out from Vestri-Fellsfjara by Jökulsárlón. It is not recommended to walk out onto the reef as it could wash away with little notice with the tides.

07.Mar 2023 Read more

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Vatnajökull National Park's new tariff - area-fees to be collected at Jökulsárlón

At its meeting on November 28, 2022, the board of Vatnajökull National Park adopted proposals for fees and tariffs in 2023. The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate has now issued a regulation based on these proposals.

03.Mar 2023 Read more

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