Visiting Jökulsárlón: what to know
- Tickets
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- June to August for longer days
- Getting there
- 4 hour drive southeast from Reykjavik on ring road
Reykjavik itineraries with Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón is on day 4
Day 4 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road
Glaciers and icebergs
How Jökulsárlón fits into a day.- 9:30SkaftafellRing Road, Vatnajökull National Park
- 14:00JökulsárlónVatnajökull National Park
- 16:00Diamond BeachBreiðamerkursandur
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Jökulsárlón FAQs
How far is Jökulsárlón from Reykjavik?
The drive takes about four hours southeast along the ring road.
Can you swim in Jökulsárlón?
Swimming is not possible due to near-freezing water and drifting ice.
Are boat tours available at Jökulsárlón?
Amphibious boat tours run on the lagoon during summer months.
