At Glacier Lagoon chunks of blue icebergs float along the shore so close that you can almost reach out and touch them. This glacial lake at the head of Breidamerkurjokull glacier developed as the glacier began to drift away from the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the tongue of the lake, where icebergs break away from the glacier and drift from the lake into the ocean. Keep your eyes peeled for seals, fish, and sea birds, such as arctic tern, who make their home in the lagoon. Walk the length of the lagoon's shore to the black beach, where you'll find icebergs washed ashore. Several tour companies operate boat tours on the lagoon. Add Glacier Lagoon to your Jokulsarlon travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Jokulsarlon trip maker website.
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Unforgettable. Decidedly a highlight of our Iceland trip! We did the RIB Zodiac tour of the lagoon, riding among icebergs, viewing seals, approaching the edge of the glacier. This experience should...
Unforgettable. Decidedly a highlight of our Iceland trip! We did the RIB Zodiac tour of the lagoon, riding among icebergs, viewing seals, approaching the edge of the glacier. This experience should... more »
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One arm of the Vatnajökull glacier feeds into this lagoon and calves icebergs continuously. They gradually melt and shrink while moving out the lagoon into the ocean. It was interesting to see this.... more
One arm of the Vatnajökull glacier feeds into this lagoon and calves icebergs continuously. They gradually melt and shrink while moving out the lagoon into the ocean. It was interesting to see this.... more »
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This place is something special with turquoise blue water dotted with icebergs. Look carefully for seals swimming around too. It looks like some companies offer kayak and boat tours, though I’d be a bit weary because of how much wind there can be.
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Amazing! I wouldn’t spend more than an hour or two here, it isn’t worth coming from Reykjavik by itself. But it is an excellent stop on any ring road tour.
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