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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
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64.0217°N, 16.3948°W · South Coast
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
Tours that include Fjallsárlón
Glacier Kayaking Icelandfrom 17.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Fjallsárlón - Iceberg boat tourfrom 11.300 ISK · 45 min
Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tourfrom 25.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Ice Cave & Glacier Exploration Tourfrom 33.500 ISK · 6 h
Ice Cave Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 h
Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoonfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Zodiac Tour - Glacier Lagoonfrom 16.600 ISK · 1 h 15 min
Amphibian Tour - Glacier Lagoonfrom 7.100 ISK · 40 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionFjallsárlón weather and conditions
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11°Covercast · feels 4°C9 m/sgusts 219 h 52 mdaylight · 07:55 – 17:47
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Breiðárlón4 km - 2
Jökulsárlón10 km - 3
Grænalón51 km - 4Hvítavatn57 km
- 5
Lambavatn93 km
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Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Fjallsárlón?
Fjallsárlón is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland lakes often need a 4×4 and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I fish at Fjallsárlón?
Angling in Iceland requires a permit bought per water body from the landowner or local angling association, and gear used abroad must be disinfected first. Check the local rules for Fjallsárlón before you cast.
Can I swim in Fjallsárlón?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Fjallsárlón before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Fjallsárlón?
Roadside lakes are visitable year-round, though winter access depends on conditions. Highland lakes and reservoirs are typically reachable only in summer once the F-roads open. Check live road conditions before you drive.
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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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