Slow down at the ice
Most visitors spend about an hour here: the walk to the shore, time by the water, a few photographs. Stay longer and the light changes everything.
Walk to the glacier viewpoint
Marked paths cross the moraine to the shore, where the glacier meets the lagoon. Keep to the paths: the moss takes decades to grow back.
Listen to the icebergs
On a still day, stand quietly for a minute. The ice cracks, grinds and settles, and now and then a piece breaks away from the face.
Photograph the whole line
On a clear day the view runs from Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland’s highest summit at 2,110 m, down the ice to the water.
Walk to the next lagoon
The Breiðármörk trail links Fjallsárlón with Breiðárlón and Jökulsárlón across the moraine below the glaciers. It is about 15 km one way, takes 4 to 5 hours, and is rated challenging. Plan transport back before you set out.
Out on the water
Boat and kayak tours run on the lagoon in summer. We’re choosing local operators to recommend here.
Glacier hikes
Walking on the glacier is only safe with a certified guide, crampons and the right equipment.
Ice caves in winter
In the cold months, guided tours visit natural ice caves in Vatnajökull. Never enter an ice cave without a guide.
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The ice is beautiful and it moves
Never climb onto icebergs, and never walk onto the glacier without a certified guide. Calving sends waves onto the shore, so keep children close to you. Safety before you visit →