Skaftafellsjökull
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Wesley C
Tucson, AZ10,285 contributions
Aug 2021
Part of Vatnajokulsthjodgardur National Park. Created in 2008, it is the largest national park in Europe. Visited the Skaftafell area. Took 1 mile hike each way to see Skaftafellsjokull glacier, which has formed an iceberg laden lagoon. It was raining the whole time, so everything looked pretty bleak (grey sky, grey water, grey rocks). Might have been more impressive in bright sunlight.
Written July 17, 2022
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LouRod17
Philadelphia, PA232 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
The glacier is a nice hike away from the visitor center, I’m guessing a bit over a mile each way. The hike is worth doing as you get to enjoy the scenic views surrounding you. Once there, you can walk around the large open area. There looks to be the beginnings of a lagoon with a small stream of glacier water pouring into it. You can get close to the glacier and some folks were climbing up the sides of the glacier. Fantastic experience.
There is parking and a cafeteria at the visitor center.
There is parking and a cafeteria at the visitor center.
Written October 3, 2019
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Per M
Copenhagen, Denmark146 contributions
Aug 2021
Within a short walk from the visitors center, you can reach this glacier pool. You get really close to the glacier and it is highly recommended.
Written August 18, 2021
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Anđela M
Düsseldorf, Germany45 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
After visiting the skaftafell national park, we drove another 15 min towards east following the road and we sneak peeked a glacier, turned left and followed the off road way all to the glacier.
Absolutely amazing!!!!! My highlight of all Iceland!
Absolutely amazing!!!!! My highlight of all Iceland!
Written March 5, 2019
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Karen M
Kirkwall, UK1,240 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The whole area is full of amazing views from snow capped mountains to stunning glaciers, waterfalls & lagoons. Lots of trails & marked walks to follow - for every level. The visitor centre near the campsite is a wealth of information for the area & has organised trips available. There is also a gift shop & restaurant/cafe
Written June 18, 2018
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Brisbane17 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
Stayed 2 nights at the Skaftafell camp ground. Price was very reasonable and it provided a good base to explore the region - not only the glacier and walking trails but also the iceberg lagoon only 40min drive away.
Written June 18, 2018
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Ugo C
Reykjavik, Iceland751 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
This is about 40 minutes away from the visitor's center and well worth the walk. The glacier is amazing, the echoes of the cracks and ruptures thunderous. Quite a special place.
Written April 9, 2018
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TravelBugMalaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia125 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
The visitor center fitted us with crampons and stick. We took a 15 min bus ride & then walked 15mins before we reach the glasier. At the bottom of the glasier we taught how to wear and walk with the crampons. Then the Glasier hike began. OOOh is was scary at first, how do we walk on that mountain of ice ???? The crampons WORKS!!!. - Stamping your steps on ice made the crampons grip the ice. We did not slip. Thus, the beginning of an exhilarating hike up and down the glasier. Do bring an empty bottle to fill up on the icy cold glasier water .
Written September 18, 2017
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James W
Somers, NY1,127 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
There are at least two ways to see the glacier. The easiest is to just walk about 2km from the visitor's center, over to the lake/river at the end of the glacier. If the weather is bad, or you don't have much time, this might be the best option. If you have more time and are willing to hike up a ways, you can follow the S5/S6 trails up the hill to be able to look down at, and across the glacier. The view is worth the climb up to see it!
Written July 31, 2017
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LisaMNUSA
Saint Paul, MN1,058 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We completed the 5-mile Svartifoss Sjonarnipa Loop, enjoying a great view of the glacier and surrounding area. While many people hiked the Svartifoss trail, there were certainly fewer on the Svartifoss to Sjonarnipa part.
Written July 4, 2024
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bonjour, est-ce qu'il est obligatoire de suivre un guide pour visiter ce glacier ou est-il possible de faire une randonnée seule? merci!
Written August 31, 2018
Bonjour Alban,
il y a de nombreuses randonnées à faire autour du glacier et certaines personnes viennent par leur propre moyen au pied du glacier, chose fort peu aisé étant donné la route escarpée pour y allé.
Pour la randonnée sur le glacier à proprement parlé, il faut être équipé et connaitre la montagne. Le mieux est de suivre un guide car on est sur un glacier volcanique avec des potentiels crevasses, et le temps est facilement capricieux en Islande. Tout dépend votre souhait de rando et votre niveau (avez vous l'habitude d'utiliser les crampons sur les chaussures ou non). Ne faites pas l'économie d'un guide (100€ par personnes pour 4h sur le glacier), ca vous permet d'avoir des explications en anglais et même en français et d'obtenir le matériel et de suivre les consignes de sécurité.
Bien à vous
Written September 1, 2018
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