National parkHighlandsVatnajökull National Park
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About
Europe's largest national park, encompassing Vatnajökull glacier and surrounding areas. Includes Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón, Dettifoss, and countless other natural wonders.
Ice, fire, water — all the elements in one park. From glacier hikes to volcanic calderas to thundering waterfalls. Too big to see in one trip.
Created in 2008 by joining Skaftafell and Jökulsárgljúfur national parks with Vatnajökull glacier. Covers 14% of Iceland. Contains both the highest peak and the largest glacier in the country.
The park is massive — plan which sections you'll visit. Skaftafell is most popular for day hikes. Ice caves are winter-only. Askja and the interior require 4x4 and more planning.
Map of Vatnajökull National Park
Vatnajökull National Park is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.5000°N, 17.0000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Nearest town- Nesjahverfi — 87.7 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 241 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 1 mapped places within 20 km
Vatnajökull National Park weather and conditions
At Vatnajökull National Park in Highlands, conditions as of 10 September 2026, 20:45 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -7°C), snow, wind 8 m/s gusting to 12 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 45 m (sunrise 06:13, sunset 19:58). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 10 September 2026, 20:45 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Waterfalls
Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Measurements showed that…
A waterfall in South Coast.
Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.
Water hot spring
Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…
Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.
Campsites
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
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…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
Supermarkets
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol
Tours
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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Justraveling.com · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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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