Vatnajökull National Park
Vatnajökull National Park, National park and UNESCO World Heritage site in Eastern, Northeastern, and Southern Iceland.
The national park extends across 14,800 square kilometers of varied terrain, including Europe's largest glacier, ice caves, rivers, and volcanic landscapes.
The region received protection status as a nature reserve in the 1930s before its designation as a national park on June 7, 2008.
Local inhabitants pass down traditional narratives of spirits and hidden people through generations, connecting the land to Icelandic folklore.
Hiking trails, guided glacier tours, and ice climbing activities operate from multiple access points along Iceland's Ring Road throughout the year.
The park contains Hvannadalshnjukur, Iceland's highest peak at 2,200 meters, concealed beneath the massive Vatnajokull ice cap.
Location: Eastern Region
Location: Northeastern Region
Location: Southern Region
Inception: June 7, 2008
Email: vjp@vjp.is
Website: https://vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is
GPS coordinates: 64.50000,-17.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
Laki
76.5 km
Vatnajökull
14.7 km
Dettifoss
149.1 km
Dimmuborgir
121.5 km
Goðafoss
134.2 km
Bárðarbunga
29.7 km
Stuðlagil
108.9 km
Krafla
135.8 km
Skaftafell
53.9 km
Askja
60.2 km
Selfoss
147.4 km
Svartifoss
52.6 km
Ásbyrgi
169.7 km
Grjótagjá
125.6 km
Herðubreið
81.7 km
Holuhraun
44 km
Eldgjá
97.9 km
Hvannadalshnúkur
56.3 km
Eyjafjörður
159.3 km
Aldeyjarfoss
97.7 km
Morsárfoss
43.5 km
Námafjall
127.2 km
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park
159.5 km
Ófærufoss
98.4 km
Kverkfjöll
23.8 km
Hafragilsfoss
150.9 km
Diamond Beach
64.5 km
Laki
77.9 kmReviews
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