Vatnajokull National Park
Reykjavik, Iceland
1 ticket option available · from $8.46
Tours, passes & combos at Vatnajokull National Park
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vatnajökull National Park Official | Regional fee for passenger car (5 or fewer seats) at Skaftaf | $8.46 | View |
Did you know?
- Area
- 5,779 mi²
- Type
- National park in Iceland
Visitor information
- Address: Klapparstígur 25, 101 27, Iceland
- Phone: +354 575 8400
- Official website: http://www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is/
People also ask
Is Vatnajökull National Park worth visiting?
Vatnajökull is the largest ice cap in Iceland and the second largest in Europe. The glacier covers is roughly 7,700 sq. km and covers nearly 10% of the entire landmass of Iceland and provides numerous natural attractions and endless scenery for visitors to the south and southeast of the country.
How long is the drive from Reykjavik to Vatnajökull National Park?
Some visitors access Vatnajökull glacier from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, which sits along the south coast, 380 kilometres (around 236 miles) from Reykjavík – approximately five hour's drive.
What movies were filmed at Vatnajökull?
Source: Movie Tourist The actors later told the press that they heard cracking from beneath the ice whilst they were shooting the scene. Other movies that were also filmed on the glacier are, for example, Interstellar, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty ,and the famous television show Game of Thrones.
Can you visit Vatnajökull by yourself?
It's a long drive and the area around Vatnajökull is a great place to stop for a night if you're driving the entire route around the island. However, for experiences like glacier hiking, snowmobiling and ice cave exploration, going by yourself is not advised.