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A large glacial lake where you can take boat tours to see the ever-changing ice formations.
Jökulsárlón is a large glacial lake in the 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. The lake has grown since then at varying rates because of the melting of the glaciers. The glacial front is now about 8 km (5.0 mi) away from the ocean's edge, and the lake covers an area of about 25 km2 (9.7 mi2). In 2009 it was reported to be the deepest lake in Iceland, at over 284 m (932 ft), as glacial retreat extended its boundaries. The size of the lake has increased fourfold since the 1970s.
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A canyon of winding rivers, covered in lush moss and dramatic cliffs.
Iceland's highest waterfall with a drop of over 240 metres.
A volcano that collapsed in on itself after an eruption in 1875. Since then, water has accumulated in the crater, making a 220 metre deep pool of water.
This tuya, surrounded by a lava field, was not ascended until 1908. At a height of 1700 m it is known as "the Queen of Icelandic Mountains" and was added to Vatnajökull National Park in 2019.
Further inland, along the glacial river that once shaped Ásbyrgi are the canyons through which the mighty river still flows. Among the sights in the area is Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Iceland. Previously a national park of their own, Jökulsárgljúfur are today a part of the Vatnajökull National Park.