Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Spain
Finland
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
the Czech Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
Glacial lagoon · Hof, Sul
Fjallsárlón
Lagoon in front of Fjallsjökull, with ice, sediments and mountains in the southern sector of Vatnajökull.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Fjallsárlón
Fjallsárlón sits in front of the Fjallsjökull glacier tongue, in the southern sector of Vatnajökull. The lagoon gathers icebergs and meltwater, with mountains in the background. The framing allows you to perceive the transition between the glacier front and the coastal plain.
The scene changes with ice calving, wind and light. The number of ice blocks in the water is not fixed. Viewing from land lets you experience the landscape without taking part in the boat trips offered in the area.
The site lies on a detour from Route 1, west of Jökulsárlón, and can be included between Hof and Höfn. Allow time for the walk from the arrival area. Those wishing to take boat trips should check seasonal operation and book in advance on the official website, treating that activity separately from a simple stop on the shores.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One hour for the land-based view, in addition to the time for any booked activity.
Best time
With breaks in cloud to view the glacier front; boat operations depend on seasonal service.
How to get there
On a detour from Route 1 between Hof and Jökulsárlón.
Tip
Compare the visual proximity of the glacier front with the more open landscape of Jökulsárlón.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Fjallsárlón
How much time to allocate for Fjallsárlón?
One hour for the land-based view, in addition to the time for any booked activity.
How to arrange access to Fjallsárlón?
On a detour from Route 1 between Hof and Jökulsárlón.
What to consider when visiting Fjallsárlón?
Compare the visual proximity of the glacier front with the more open landscape of Jökulsárlón.