Jökulsárlón Glacier Lake
Reykjavík
Copyright: Stig Nygaard/Wikimedia CommonsJökulsárlón Glacier Lake
Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon, bordering Vatnajökull National Park in southeastern Iceland. Its still, azure waters are dotted with icebergs. In winter, the fish-filled lagoon hosts hundreds of seals. You can see them gracefully zooming between the ice, while skuas dominate the skies. The Glacier Lagoon flows through a short waterway into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving chunks of ice on a black sand beach. Boat tours will take you all the way from Reykjavík, along the southern coast and into the lagoon.
Do & See
Glaciers, geysers, hot springs, and volcanoes are the exotic attractions that have drawn tourists to Iceland for a long time. Reykjavík itself has recently become one of the world’s greatest weekend destinations and hosts visitors from across the world. Reykjavík also offers splendid architecture, fantastic shopping, and a raft of cultural delights with Iceland’s amazing natural wonders just around the corner.