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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.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0703°N, 16.2117°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
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
Jökulsárlón weather and conditions
At Jökulsárlón in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 12:00 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 7°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:45, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 12:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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SleepsTours near Jökulsárlón
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Breiðárlón8 km - 2
Fjallsárlón10 km - 3
Grænalón58 km - 4Hvítavatn65 km
- 5
Lambavatn102 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
The fall comes off the rim of Múlagljúfur, the mossy canyon that opens above the…
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
Public_bath hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.
New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.
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
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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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