![]() ![]() We didn't take any of the tours, although we spent quite some time walking along the beach. We spent about three hours at Jokulsarlon, including the Diamond Beach and Fjallsarlon Lagoon. You probably can skip Fjallsarlon entirely if time is pressing. If this is just a quick photo stop, then 15 minutes for Jokulsarlon and additional 15 minutes for Diamon Beach should be enough. Every traveler has a different itinerary and preferences, so it's highly individual. Well, locals could not have given the lagoon a more fitting name. Jokulsarlon literally means glacier's river lagoon. One of the main reasons why we could not wait to visit this place, together with the epic photos you can see everywhere, was that we did not have to refer to it as that lagoon with icebergs or that waterfall you can walk behind. We are looking at you, Seljalandsfoss and Namafjall Hverir. To be honest, Jokulsarlon was one of the few names we were able to pronounce and remember even after we returned home, as some other Icelandic names were real tongue twisters. When standing on the shore of Jokulsarlon Glacier, it is not easy to forget that climate change is a threat that the entire planet has to deal with. ![]() Many other glacier lagoons in the area have a very similar origin story. Therefore, it is hard to imagine that Jokulsarlon Lagoon has only recently celebrated its 100th birthday.Īround 1920, Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of the Vatnajökull Glacier, started to melt and created this lagoon. Nowadays, travelers to Iceland cannot imagine their trip without taking photos of the smaller yet cute Fjallsarlon Lagoon, exploring Jokulsarlon Lagoon both from the shore or on a boat trip, or watching how the ice slowly migrates to the ocean and then back to the black sand beach. These three natural sights should be on your itinerary when traveling the southern stretch of the Ring Road. You will also learn more about the famous Diamond Beach just across the road and less-traveled Fjallsarlon Lagoon. This travel guide includes everything you should know about visiting Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. In general, it is a must-see attraction for anyone who loves nature at its very best. Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is a well-known location for keen photographers and adventurous travelers who want to get to the icebergs as close as possible. Jokulsarlon is a strikingly blue lagoon featuring huge chunks of icebergs drifting into the Atlantic Ocean, with a short stopover on a so-called Diamond Beach. ![]() This Iceland's deepest glacial lake, located in the biggest national park in the country, Vatnajökull National Park, is an unparalleled natural wonder. It's the iconic Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. It features an endless list of fantastic stops such as Fjadrargljufur Canyon or Skaftafell National Park.īut the true highlight of almost every single Iceland itinerary is something else. The scenic drive between Vik i Myrdal and Höfn in Southeast Iceland offers one of those experiences that you will never forget. And we couldn't wish for a better place than Jökulsárlón in Vatnajökull National Park. Today it's time to explore the element of ice. ![]() It is often called the Land of Ice and Fire.ĭuring your trip, regardless of whether you travel Ring Road clockwise or counterclockwise, you've already probably seen many volcanoes, the source of the fire. As you probably know, Iceland has an epic nickname. ![]()
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