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Beach · Höfn, Sul
Fellsfjara
Black sand beach where chunks from the glacial lagoon often reach the shore.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Fellsfjara
Fellsfjara lies by the outlet of Jökulsárlón to the Atlantic. The black sand beach receives chunks that passed through the lagoon’s channel and were returned to the shore by the sea. The presence, quantity and shapes of those fragments vary with the day's conditions.
The nickname Diamond Beach comes from the contrast between ice and dark sand. It is not a mineral formation nor a fixed display of chunks. Water, light and the sea's movement continually transform the coastal landscape.
There are access points on both sides of the lagoon's outlet, and the stopping point should follow local arrangements. Combine this visit with Jökulsárlón, reserving a separate interval to walk within the authorized beach area. Observing the sand, the sea and the channel makes sense even when there is little ice on the shore.
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Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half an hour to an hour on the beach.
Best time
Choose the stop according to coastal conditions; the ice on the sand changes with the sea.
How to get there
Via the access points by the Route 1 bridge, beside Jökulsárlón.
Tip
The ice on the sand varies; plan the stop for the coastal scenery, without requiring a specific scene.
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Frequently asked questions about Fellsfjara
How much time to allow for Fellsfjara?
Half an hour to an hour on the beach.
How to arrange access to Fellsfjara?
Via the access points by the Route 1 bridge, next to Jökulsárlón.
What to consider when visiting Fellsfjara?
The amount of ice on the sand varies; plan the stop for the coastal scenery without expecting a specific scene.