Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon beside the Ring Road, within Vatnajökull National Park. It is fed by Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, and is known for the icebergs that drift across the lagoon before floating towards the Atlantic Ocean.
The area is one of the most popular stops in South Iceland, with views of blue-tinted ice, the glacier edge, and the nearby black sand beach where ice is often washed ashore. Seals can sometimes be seen in the lagoon or resting on the ice, but sightings vary by season and conditions.
Jökulsárlón is accessible year-round from Road 1, and there is a café by the lagoon. Visitors can also follow a marked hiking trail between Jökulsárlón and Fjallsárlón. Never step onto floating ice in the lagoon, as it can roll over or break apart without warning.
