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Fjallsárlón is a glacier lagoon at the south end of the Icelandic glacier Vatnajökull. Fjallsjökull which is part of the bigger glacier reaches down to the water of the lake and some ice-bergs are drifting by on its surface.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Fjallsárlón
Fjallsárlón is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0217°N, 16.3948°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 2.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Höfn — 62.5 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 270 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 122 mapped places within 20 km
Fjallsárlón weather and conditions
At Fjallsárlón in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Breiðárlón4 km - 2
Jökulsárlón10 km - 3
Grænalón51 km - 4Hvítavatn57 km
- 5
Lambavatn93 km
Waterfalls
The fall comes off the rim of Múlagljúfur, the mossy canyon that opens above the…
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.
Public_bath hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…
We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.
The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…
Supermarkets
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.
"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.
Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Michał Strzelecki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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