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Jökulsárlón

Glacier Lagoon, 🇮🇸 Iceland

Glacial lagoon known for large floating icebergs and deep waters near a major Icelandic glacier. Read more…

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Jökulsárlón
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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Jökulsárlón
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
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This glacial lake is one of the largest and deepest in the country, formed by meltwater from a nearby glacier. Its size continues to expand due to ongoing ice melt, creating a dynamic and evolving landscape. The lagoon is notable for its striking icebergs, some exhibiting bright blue hues, and its proximity to a black sand beach known as Diamond Beach.

The lagoon is situated within a national park and has been featured in various films, highlighting its dramatic natural beauty. It serves as a site for boat tours and ice cave explorations, emphasizing its role as a hub for observing unique Arctic landscapes and glacial formations. Wildlife viewing is also part of the experience, reflecting the area's rich natural environment.

The glacial lagoon lies in a municipality known as Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður. Its impressive depth and the continuous influx of icebergs from the glacier make it a significant site for geological and environmental interest. The lagoon's natural features provide a vivid example of glacial activity and landscape transformation.

More Information and Contact

Website icelagoon.is
Address Iceland
Coordinates 64°4'42.38" N, 16°13'25.997" W

Tours & Activities

Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Tour Bestseller 4.7 (3.8k)

Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Tour

14h ·Water activities
From 179 EUR
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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach 冰岛南岸冰河湖中文一日团 4.7 (113)

Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach 冰岛南岸冰河湖中文一日团

15h ·Outdoor activities
From 160 EUR
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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour 4.5 (1.4k)

Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

14h 30m ·Day trips from
From 165 EUR
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Djúpivogur: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Shore Excursion

Djúpivogur: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Shore Excursion

7h ·Day trips from
From 203 EUR
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From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach 4.5 (1.4k)

From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

14h ·Bus & minivan tours
From 179 EUR
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon and Fjaðrárgjúfur Canyon Tour 4.8 (381)

From Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon and Fjaðrárgjúfur Canyon Tour

15h ·Tours
From 205 EUR
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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & Diamond Beach Day Tour 4.7 (251)

Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & Diamond Beach Day Tour

14h ·Guided tours
From 224 EUR
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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Jökulsárlón
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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