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Frost Restaurant & Parking – Fjallsárlón Glacier Lake loop from Fjallsárlón

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Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður

Frost Restaurant & Parking – Fjallsárlón Glacier Lake loop from Fjallsárlón

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Frost Restaurant & Parking – Fjallsárlón Glacier Lake loop from Fjallsárlón

01:04

4.14km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður

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Parking

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3.60 km

Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon

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Viewpoint to the Fjallsjökull glacier.

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3.62 km

Breiðárlón

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In the shadow of Vatnajökull lies Breiðárlón, a glacial lagoon much less crowded than its famous neighbor Jökulsárlón. Here, icebergs float silently, reflecting blue and white hues that change with …

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4.06 km

Frost Restaurant & Parking

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The restaurant is located in the large building directly in front of the parking lot. The car park at Fjallsárlón is easily accessible with any type of car and is …

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4.08 km

Fjallsárlón Glacier Lake

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It is located about 25 km east of Skaftafell National Park, near the better-known lake Jökulsárlón, on Breiðamerkursandur in the municipality of Hornafjörður.

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4.14 km

View of Vatnajökull Glacier

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4.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.37 km

1.60 km

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.76 km

1.60 km

643 m

146 m

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