Fláajökull Glacier
Fláajökull is an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull in the southern part of Vatnajökull National Park, about 40 km west of Höfn. The area can be reached from Road 1 via a side road between Hólmur and Lambleiksstaðir, then a 6 km gravel road to the car park.
The glacier and surrounding landscape clearly show how ice has shaped the lowlands over time. Fláajökull reached its greatest known extent in 1894, after centuries of glacier advance during the colder period known as the Little Ice Age. Today, visitors can explore marked routes and information panels about the area’s history and geology.
There is also access from Haukafell forestry , with a footpath leading towards Fláajökull. Overnight stays are not allowed at the Fláajökull car park, and visitors should check road, trail, and weather conditions before traveling.