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Jökulsárgljúfur National Park is a former national park situated in the north of Iceland around the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum. It lies to the north of the Dettifoss waterfall.
It lies to the north of the Dettifoss waterfall. On 7 June 2008, it became a part of the larger Vatnajökull National Park..
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65.9189°N, 16.5206°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 12.5 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Reykjahlíð — 35.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 322 km in a straight line
What else is close- 156 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Jökulsárgljúfur National Park
Earth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 h
Earth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Earth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Bike and Bathfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h
Hike and Bathfrom 18.900 ISK · 5 h
Fat Bike Mountain challengefrom 24.900 ISK · 3 h
Snowshoeing in Krafla volcanic areafrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Godafoss Waterfall & Earth Lagoon (Myvatn Nature Baths) Tour with Admissionfrom 28.990 ISK · 6 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionJökulsárgljúfur National Park weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandGodafoss Waterfall & Earth Lagoon (Myvatn Nature Baths) Tour with Admissionfrom 28.990 ISK · 6 hAll 1,631 tours
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Is there an entrance fee for Jökulsárgljúfur National Park?
There is no general entrance fee to Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. Some sites within the park charge for parking, and guided activities such as glacier walks or ice caves are booked and paid separately.
How do I get to Jökulsárgljúfur National Park?
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland sections often need a 4×4 and some interior roads only open in summer.
When is the best time to visit Jökulsárgljúfur National Park?
The main sites in Jökulsárgljúfur National Park are accessible year-round on paved roads. Highland and interior areas are summer-only, once the F-roads are cleared of snow. Any ice caves are a winter-only, guided activity.
Do I need a guide for Jökulsárgljúfur National Park?
You can visit the marked trails and viewpoints on your own. Glacier walks and ice caves require a certified guide and proper equipment — book through a licensed operator, never freelance it.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Andreas Tille · 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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