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Outdoors Breiðamerkursandur, Jökulsárlón

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

An outdoor spot in Breiðamerkursandur, Jökulsárlón, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Breiðamerkursandur, Jökulsárlón
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Why go

Lagoon full of icebergs calved from Breiðamerkurjökull.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Jökulsárlón, alongside 3 activities, 3 outdoor spots and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Jökulsárlón boat tour, 4.2 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Breiðamerkursandur
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Jökulsárlón, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Jökulsárlón boat tour

    Amphibious boat or zodiac trips among the icebergs.

    Activity · 4.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Diamond Beach

    Black sand covered with ice chunks washed out from the lagoon.

    Outdoors · 4.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Vatnajökull ice cave tour

    Guided winter trip into natural blue ice caves in the glacier.

    Activity · 9.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Frost Restaurant

    Buffet restaurant at the Fjallsárlón visitor center with glacier views.

    Food · 9.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Fjallsárlón

    Smaller lagoon right under the glacier tongue with fewer crowds.

    Outdoors · 9.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Þórbergssetur

    Hali farm cultural center and restaurant serving local char and lamb.

    Food · 12 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is a stop on our Iceland Ring Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Jökulsárlón

Another curated outdoor spot in Jökulsárlón. See the full Jökulsárlón guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Jökulsárlón run from 2°C in February to 10°C in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Jökulsárlón from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Jökulsárlón weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Jökulsárlón, 781, Iceland
Coordinates
64.07845, -16.23055
Destination
Jökulsárlón, Iceland

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: quick answers

How much time do you need at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon?

Plan on about an hour at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Watch seals near the bridge at the lagoon outlet.

Is Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon free?

Yes, we list Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon?

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is at Jökulsárlón, 781, Iceland, in Breiðamerkursandur. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon?

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon appears on Iceland Ring Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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