Jökulsárlón literally means "glacial river lagoon". I'm sure you have heard about this beautiful natural wonder of Iceland. The lagoon is located on the south-east side of the country and can be seen from the main road nr. 1 so if you are surfing around in this area you have to make a stop there.
Jökulsárlón is a large glacial lake on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park and developed into a lake after the glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The lake has grown because of melting of the glaciers and has increased fourfold since in the 1970s. It recently became the deepest lake in Iceland, over 248 metres.
The icebergs calve from the glacier edge and then move and fluctuates towards the river mouth along with the tide and the wind and get entrenched at the bottom. Its very beautiful and calming listening to the cracking sound of the icebergs when they move and float around. Especially its beautiful during sunrise and or sunset. That is such a spectacular sight and once in a lifetime experience. The icebergs are seen in two shades as milky white and bright blue, which depends on the air trapped within the ice and is an interplay of light and ice crystals. Beautiful seals and birds can also be seen swimming around in the lagoon. Doesn't this sound like a fairy-tale place?!
Diamond Beach
On the other side of the road there is also a beautiful black sand beach where you can see ice-cubes and crystals that are washed up from the sea, which is actually very beautiful especially at dawn, sunrise or sunset because then light illuminates the icebergs. Sometimes this beach is called the diamond beach which is totally understandable. Try the Winter Self Drive Tour to Diamond Beach.
If you want to visit a place that is both beautiful, spectacular and peaceful at the same time then here you have it. For more info you are welcome to drop a line !
See also:
3 day Glacier lagoon, ice cave and Northern lights tour
4 days package; ice cave, jökulsárlón, northern lights and south coast
5 Day Summer Package with Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - See the Crown Jewel of Iceland's Nature
3 Day Tour | Jokulsarlon, Ice Cave, Golden Circle, Glacier Hiking & Northern Lights AND Northern Lights at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
5 Day Winter Package | The Golden Circle, Ice Cave, Northern Lights & Blue Lagoon
My name is Jorunn and I live in Reykjavik. I have great passion for photography and travelling. Icelandic nature is a big inspiration for me. The light and the unique landscape is phenomenal and gives one endless opportunities for photography. I specialise in landscape photography but have also been doing portraits and macro work. I love to share my experience with others and advice people that are planning a visit to Iceland. I have experience doing photo day tours with small group of people to places as Snæfellsnes peninsula, Reykjanes peninsula, the south coast of Iceland and the Golden circle. Im also willing to offer you a tailor made tour of your choice. If you want some great tips about travelling or photographing in those areas or join me on a photo tour please send me a line.
