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Jökulsárlón is a large glacial lake in southern part of Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Situated at the head of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, it developed into a lake after the glacier started receding in the late 19th century.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Jökulsárlón
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64.0703°N, 16.2117°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 3.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Höfn — 52.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 278 km in a straight line
What else is close- 103 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon & Diamond Beachfrom 29.999 ISK · 14 h 30 min
Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) & South Iceland Tourfrom 27.990 ISK · 14 h
Jökulsárlón Day Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon & Boat Tourfrom 35.999 ISK · 14 h 30 min
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 29.300 ISK · 15 h
Remote Glacier Hike and a Natural Ice Cave from Jökulsárlónfrom 36.900 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoonfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Ingólfshöfði Puffin Tourfrom 12.500 ISK · 2 h 30 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 regionJökulsárlón weather and conditions
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4°Covercast · feels -9°C18 m/sgusts 259 h 58 mdaylight · 07:52 – 17:49
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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
Breiðárlón8 km - 2
Fjallsárlón10 km - 3
Grænalón58 km - 4Hvítavatn65 km
- 5
Lambavatn102 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Höfn53 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður55 km
- 3Hoffell Hot Tubs56 km
Fuel
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Tours
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 Jökulsárlón?
Jökulsárlón 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 Jökulsárlón?
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 Jökulsárlón before you cast.
Can I swim in Jökulsárlón?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Jökulsárlón before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Jökulsárlón?
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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Ulrich Latzenhofer from Perchtoldsdorf, Österreich · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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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