//
Glacial lake in Iceland
Photo: Debivort at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Jökulsárlón is a large glacial lake in southeast Iceland where you can take boat tours to see the ever-changing ice formations. It is part of Vatnajökull National Park.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
Jökulsárlón is on the edge of the National Highway 1 so very accessible if you stop on the side of the road.
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Höfn · Regional · HFN
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Jökulsárlón and Iceland.
Travel tipsFind out how much does a trip to Iceland cost in 2026. Compare realistic daily budgets for campervans, hotels, dining, fuel, and Ring Road excursions.
9 min read
ItinerariesDrive Route 1 with this 7-day Iceland Ring Road itinerary for 2026. Realistic driving times, glacier lagoons, waterfalls, safety tips, and costs.
8 min read
Travel tipsFind the best time to visit Iceland in 2026. Compare midnight sun road trips, northern lights seasons, winter ice caves, puffins, and travel costs.
8 min read
Nature & adventureWhere to see the northern lights in 2026 and 2027 during Solar Cycle 25, comparing weather in Tromsø, Abisko, Fairbanks and Iceland.
7 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.