Jökulsárlón on Postcard

"This lake filled with giant, translucent chunks of iceberg is one of Iceland’s most distinctive and photogenic sights. Featured in high-profile movies, including twoof the James Bond series and Batman Begins (as well as many local TV commercials), the sight is reached via a scenic drive along the country’s main ring road (Route 1). The icebergs originate at the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, which looms in the distance behind the lagoon, and look especially otherworldly when they reach the nearby black-sand beach. The area is also a paradise for bird lovers, with arctic terns and skuas nesting in the area (they may dive-bomb you if you get too close to their nests), and it’s possible to spot the occasional seal. A nearby visitor center offerssimple fast food and drinks as well as souvenirs."

The Best Things to Do in Iceland

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"This lake filled with giant, translucent chunks of iceberg is one of Iceland’s most distinctive and photogenic sights. Featured in high-profile movies, including twoof the James Bond series and Batman Begins (as well as many local TV commercials), the sight is reached via a scenic drive along the country’s main ring road (Route 1). The icebergs originate at the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, which looms in the distance behind the lagoon, and look especially otherworldly when they reach the nearby black-sand beach. The area is also a paradise for bird lovers, with arctic terns and skuas nesting in the area (they may dive-bomb you if you get too close to their nests), and it’s possible to spot the occasional seal. A nearby visitor center offerssimple fast food and drinks as well as souvenirs."

Exploring Iceland's Ring Road

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"This lake filled with giant, translucent chunks of iceberg is one of Iceland’s most distinctive and photogenic sights. Featured in high-profile movies, including twoof the James Bond series and Batman Begins (as well as many local TV commercials), the sight is reached via a scenic drive along the country’s main ring road (Route 1). The icebergs originate at the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, which looms in the distance behind the lagoon, and look especially otherworldly when they reach the nearby black-sand beach. The area is also a paradise for bird lovers, with arctic terns and skuas nesting in the area (they may dive-bomb you if you get too close to their nests), and it’s possible to spot the occasional seal. A nearby visitor center offerssimple fast food and drinks as well as souvenirs."

Iceland's Natural Highlights

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sauvage antoine

Google

Even with cloudy weather, it is impressive ! All the small icebergs on the water with blue reflects are wonderful, with a bit of sunlight it is much better ! The is a path not very long to walk around the lac and then you can go directly to the diamond beach by going under the bridge

Jainif Marediya

Google

Very cool lagoon here with prices of ice floating by. You can hear the ice break off and it’s an awesome sound. Wish I had more time to do the lagoon tour Make sure you do a blue ice cave tour!

Petra (Pitch)

Google

Sept.24 Must see, although crowded by lots of tourist, I guess at everytime of the day. We visited on a cloudy day around 7.30PM. Maybe better to visit very early morning. Thrilling to look at drifting icebergs. There are some information boards along the way and nice viewpoints. You can easy walk from here to the other side to Diamond Beach.

Robert Plant

Google

I enjoyed this more than diamond beach to be entirely honest. The views of the glacier as well as the collection of soon to be diamonds (icebergs) in the lake was quite interesting. They have a very deep blue colour, which we did not expect. There are a collection of seals that will be in the lake from time to time. Be aware that since this is a popular tourist spot, there are tours (we did not go on one) and drones everywhere, regardless of the signs saying not to use them. The parking for both the lake and diamond beach are connected by a path under the bridge, so you can view both with one parking pass.

Lee Ann

Google

Another marvel of nature. Also very very touristy. Felt like a carnaval. If you get away from the parking lot and on to the beach there are much fewer people and it feels like you’re able to breathe and take in the beauty around you. The water is so blue. We were able to see some seals popping their heads up out of the water. It was fun to watch the ice burg chunks bump in to one another down the river. Don’t forget to check out Diamond beach while you’re there! Pay for either lot on either side of the bridge with the parka app. Fees vary depending on vehicle size. Busy bathrooms that were clean-ish.

Courtney B

Google

Beautiful landscape. We were lucky enough to have a sunny day. There were seals everywhere. You’ll be able to park either here or at diamond beach parking and walk from one to the other. Lots of activités and a couple of food trucks on site. Parking was 1000 isk or about $7,50 usd.

Angela Werling

Google

One of the most magical places in Iceland that is easy to access. This was our second visit, and it was just as beautiful as the first. Our visit was short however, due to the sun setting on a cloudy, rainy day. The big beautiful icebergs floating in the blue water are just stunning. Highly recommend the zodiac boat tours we did in 2022. We saw beautiful sites, a couple of seals up close, and the boats are nice and calm. I have a history of motion sickness and this tour did not cause any issues.

Zack Brandt

Google

We came here for a tour but it got cancelled. You can still get a great view of the icebergs and diamond ice.

sauvage antoine

Google

Even with cloudy weather, it is impressive ! All the small icebergs on the water with blue reflects are wonderful, with a bit of sunlight it is much better ! The is a path not very long to walk around the lac and then you can go directly to the diamond beach by going under the bridge

Jainif Marediya

Google

Very cool lagoon here with prices of ice floating by. You can hear the ice break off and it’s an awesome sound. Wish I had more time to do the lagoon tour Make sure you do a blue ice cave tour!

Petra (Pitch)

Google

Sept.24 Must see, although crowded by lots of tourist, I guess at everytime of the day. We visited on a cloudy day around 7.30PM. Maybe better to visit very early morning. Thrilling to look at drifting icebergs. There are some information boards along the way and nice viewpoints. You can easy walk from here to the other side to Diamond Beach.

Robert Plant

Google

I enjoyed this more than diamond beach to be entirely honest. The views of the glacier as well as the collection of soon to be diamonds (icebergs) in the lake was quite interesting. They have a very deep blue colour, which we did not expect. There are a collection of seals that will be in the lake from time to time. Be aware that since this is a popular tourist spot, there are tours (we did not go on one) and drones everywhere, regardless of the signs saying not to use them. The parking for both the lake and diamond beach are connected by a path under the bridge, so you can view both with one parking pass.

Lee Ann

Google

Another marvel of nature. Also very very touristy. Felt like a carnaval. If you get away from the parking lot and on to the beach there are much fewer people and it feels like you’re able to breathe and take in the beauty around you. The water is so blue. We were able to see some seals popping their heads up out of the water. It was fun to watch the ice burg chunks bump in to one another down the river. Don’t forget to check out Diamond beach while you’re there! Pay for either lot on either side of the bridge with the parka app. Fees vary depending on vehicle size. Busy bathrooms that were clean-ish.

Courtney B

Google

Beautiful landscape. We were lucky enough to have a sunny day. There were seals everywhere. You’ll be able to park either here or at diamond beach parking and walk from one to the other. Lots of activités and a couple of food trucks on site. Parking was 1000 isk or about $7,50 usd.

Angela Werling

Google

One of the most magical places in Iceland that is easy to access. This was our second visit, and it was just as beautiful as the first. Our visit was short however, due to the sun setting on a cloudy, rainy day. The big beautiful icebergs floating in the blue water are just stunning. Highly recommend the zodiac boat tours we did in 2022. We saw beautiful sites, a couple of seals up close, and the boats are nice and calm. I have a history of motion sickness and this tour did not cause any issues.

Zack Brandt

Google

We came here for a tour but it got cancelled. You can still get a great view of the icebergs and diamond ice.

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