Explore
Walk from the parking area to see the iceberg-dotted meltwater lake at the edge of the receding Sólheimajökull glacier.
Viewing the lagoon and the glacier from the shore is free. You will walk a flat, 1.2-kilometer gravel trail from the parking lot to reach the water.
The area offers clear views of floating icebergs and the ash-streaked glacier tongue. Stay behind the warning ropes and never step onto the ice without a guide.
1.2 km trail15-20 min
This flat 1.2-kilometer path winds through a volcanic valley from the parking lot to the water. The walk takes about 15 minutes each way. It is easily manageable for families and suitable for sturdy strollers.
Viewpoint30 min
This viewing area offers perspectives of floating icebergs and the glacier tongue. You can see how the glacier shrinks and changes over time. Do not attempt to cross any warning ropes or step onto the ice from the shoreline.
