[2024 Reykjavik Attraction] Travel Guide for Vatnajökull National Park (Updated Sep)

Scream! You must drive to see the Northern Lights! The most magnificent romance in the universe!

This is a scene that will haunt your dreams for a lifetime Driving at the edge of the world Watching the Northern Lights cascade and overflow across the entire starry sky CarCar has prepared a list of global Northern Lights destinations for everyone. Quickly invite your friends to chase the Northern Lights together! 📍Iceland (Entire Country) ⏱️ Best Viewing Time: September and March If Iceland is the end of the world, then the Northern Lights are the grand romance Iceland leaves for the world. Located between 63-66 degrees north latitude, the entire land area of Iceland is within the aurora zone. 🚗 Recommended Self-Drive Route: Reykjavik-Selfoss-Vatnajökull National Park-Höfn-Myvatn-Blonduos-Stykkisholmur-Reykjavik 📍Norway (Tromsø) ⏱️ Best Viewing Time: November to March Known as the 'Lonely Planet,' Norway's Northern Lights and fjords attract countless visitors. It is recommended to visit Tromsø and the Lofoten Islands together to experience the pinnacle of natural scenery! 🚗 Recommended Self-Drive Route: Oslo-Stavanger-Bergen-Trondheim-Oslo 📍Finland (Lapland) ⏱️ Best Viewing Time: Late September to mid-April One-third of Finland's land is within the Arctic Circle, and the prime spot for viewing the Northern Lights is in the northernmost Lapland region. 🚗 Recommended Self-Drive Route: Helsinki-Oulu-Kemi-Rovaniemi-Levi 📍Sweden (Northern Region) ⏱️ Best Viewing Time: Early September to early April Sweden's winter nights are long, with 15% of its land within the Arctic Circle. Take a trip to Stockholm, known as the Venice of the North, and chase a sunset in the evening, freely wandering the city's streets and alleys. 🚗 Recommended Self-Drive Route: Stockholm-Sigtuna-Västerås-Eskilstuna-Mariefred-Stockholm 📍USA (Alaska) ⏱️ Best Viewing Time: August and April 'Lonely Planet' once described it this way: If you want to see another side of the world, go to Alaska to see the Northern Lights. 🚗 Recommended Self-Drive Route: Anchorage-Seward-Valdez-Denali National Park-McCarthy 📍Canada (Yukon) ⏱️ Best Viewing Time: Late August to October, mid-November to early April Many areas of Canada are covered by the auroral oval, making it one of the places in the world with the highest probability of encountering the Northern Lights. Walk through the Rocky Mountains and encounter evergreen primeval forests. 🚗 Recommended Self-Drive Route: Toronto-Thousand Islands-Ottawa-Montreal-Quebec 📍Russia (Murmansk) ⏱️ Best Viewing Time: November to February Located in the northwest of Russia, along the Barents Sea coast, it is Russia's northern gateway, the homeland of the Sami people, and a well-known Northern Lights viewing destination. 🚗 Recommended Self-Drive Route: Moscow-Saint Petersburg-Murmansk-Teriberka Reference KP value websites before traveling: 1. KP Value Prediction Website 2. European Aurora Forecast Website

Interstellar Crossing Vatnajökull

Vatnajökull National Park is the largest glacier in Europe and the third largest in the world, second only to the Antarctic and Greenland glaciers. It is also the filming location of the famous movie "Interstellar". Being there in person is truly surreal, and can only be described as mind-blowing. The main feature of Vatnajökull National Park is the diverse scenery formed by the combined effects of rivers, glaciers, volcanoes, and geothermal activity. In the park, you can also see various birds, Arctic foxes, and even reindeer. It is a great place to enjoy nature. Vatnajökull National Park includes the entire Vatnajökull glacier and its vast surrounding areas. The easiest way to visit is to take the Route 1 along the way to see Svartifoss waterfall, glacier lakes, diamond beaches, and more. If you want to visit the northern or western parts of the glacier, you need to drive a four-wheel drive vehicle, and it is only passable in the summer. In "Game of Thrones", most of the scenes beyond the Wall and north of the Wall were filmed in Vatnajökull National Park, including the iconic location of the Wall. Visitors to Vatnajökull Glacier almost always try glacier hiking, admiring the bizarre glacier structures and the glacier texture mixed with volcanic ash. Under the guidance of professional guides, visitors need to wear professional climbing shoes and equip themselves with ice claws, ice axes and other tools. This is because there are many large cracks and deep holes on the surface of the glacier, and a slight mistake can lead to falling into them. Walking on the vast ice sheet, the eyes are filled with a white world, and time seems to be frozen, making people feel like they have returned to the distant ice age. In addition to the endless glacier, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (also known as Jökulsárlón Lake) at the southern end of Vatnajökull National Park is also one of the must-visit attractions for tourists. Jökulsárlón Lake is the largest glacier lake in Iceland. Riding on an amphibious boat, visitors can see the huge floating icebergs moving slowly on the blue water surface and get up close to the various shaped icebergs that have been floating for thousands of years. In addition, from November to March of the following year, visitors to Vatnajökull National Park can also enter the Blue Ice Cave for a visit.

Ice Hiking Adventure at Vatnajokull

and my last treat for ice was at #vatnajökull where i had my unforgettable glacier hike on Iceland's largest glacier and Europe's largest glacier mass (area of roughly 8300 sq. km). I was also introduced to using crampon & ice axe for the first time. My advice, to save all the hassle just hop on the tour bus from Reykjavik & they'll bring you to the Skaftafell entrance. You are now ready to embark on a fascinating hike among the glacier tongue! Say hello to the majestic ice sculptures, ridges, deep sinkholes (Moulin) & "dirt cone"- pyramid form of ashes from volcanic eruptions #skaftafell #skaftafellnationalpark #vatnajokullglacier #vatnajokullnationalpark #iceland #icehiking #hiking

The sunset glow tinted the mountain pink #iceland #vatna #roadtrip

Exploring the inside of a glacier is one incredible experience. Here the entrance is close to the surface illuminating the cave.

This is the true meaning of LIVE photos! Iceland is so beautiful that it leaves you speechless

Experiencing the scenery in person 🌋 is far more spectacular than capturing it in photos 📸. LIVE photos can really preserve some of the shock and vibrant life 🌿! 📍 Diamond Beach Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This is the most shocking landscape for me. My mind was filled with thoughts about how this thing was formed 🤨, how Diamond Beach really has 'diamonds' 💎. The fine, seamless black sand beach is dotted with crystal-clear ice diamonds 🧊, perfect for photos 📷. It's just beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful❗️❗️ 📝 Tips: Later, I learned that the ice diamonds 💎 are not naturally frozen in the sea but are parts of the Vatnajökull glacier that have broken off, sculpted by seawater, and washed ashore 🏝. 🚗 Transportation: All the sights mentioned below are along Iceland's Route 1, the scenery is really nice, and the route is simple. 📍 Seljalandsfoss Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 It can be said to be the representative waterfall of Iceland 🇮🇸, a true water curtain cave 💦. When you get close to the waterfall, you can feel the majestic water flow crashing down, the mist hitting your face, it's really shocking❗️ 🚗 Transportation: If driving, head southeast from Reykjavik along Route 1 to the Seljalands River, turn left onto Route 249 after crossing the bridge, and you'll be there. 📝 Tips: The parking lot charges a fee. Be sure to wear waterproof clothes, pants, and shoes! 🌂 📍 Skogafoss Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 One of the three major waterfalls in the Golden Circle 🔱, this waterfall is also called the 'Rainbow Waterfall' 🌈 because you can often see rainbows when the sun ☀️ is out. It has a fairy-like aura, perfect for photos 🤳! It's also a filming location for many movies 🎬, such as 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' and 'Game of Thrones', where Jon Snow and Daenerys 🐉 kiss at the Northern Waterfall! 💕💕 🚗 Transportation: It's about a 40-minute drive from Seljalandsfoss. 📍 Black Sand Beach Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listed as one of the world's top ten most beautiful beaches by the American 🇺🇸 'Islands Magazine' 🤩, the endless black ◼️ is pure and transparent, silent, lonely, and free. The basalt columns nearby are also very beautiful, it's hard to believe such neat shapes are natural. 😯 🚗 Transportation: Located in the middle of Iceland's south coast, next to the town of Vik. I hope everyone can go to the places they want to visit, have a pleasant journey!! 💖💖

Vatnajökull Glacier

Visiting the Vatnajökull Glacier is an astonishing adventure. Standing at the edge of the glacier, I was overwhelmed by the vast expanse of snow-covered scenery. The glacial lakes and glacier tongues on the ice cap create a magnificent landscape that is hard to believe. As I climbed onto the glacier and stepped onto the pristine snow, I felt the greatness and majesty of nature. Navigating between the glaciers, I was drawn to the ancient glacial formations, deeply feeling the passage of time and the changes of the Earth. Exploring the glacier, I also learned about the importance of the ice cap for Iceland's ecosystem, and the interaction between humans and nature. This trip made me deeply appreciate the grandeur and beauty of nature, and gave me a deeper understanding and appreciation of Iceland's natural landscapes. The magnificent views of the Vatnajökull Glacier will forever remain in my heart, becoming the most unforgettable memory of my journey.

Iceland

Iceland belongs to Europe, but it is not located on the European continent geographically, but is a solitary island in the North Atlantic, closest to Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and the United Kingdom. Culturally, Iceland is generally considered one of the five Nordic countries, with many similarities in language and customs with Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. However, this small country has countless unique places. Geographically, it is located at the junction of the Eurasian and American geological plates, so volcanic activity is active. And its high latitude has given it countless glaciers, including the third largest in the world and the largest in Europe, Vatnajökull. This dual nature of fire and ice has earned it the titles of "Country of Ice and Fire" and "Arctic Fire Island". More noteworthy than these loud names is the unique natural scenery shaped by this duality, making Iceland a travel dream for countless people around the world. Coupled with the avant-garde culture here, friendly nationals, and highly progressive ideas, Iceland is not just beautiful in the travel industry, it is a travel attitude in itself. Plane wreckage In 1937, a US Air Force plane crashed on the black sand beach on the south coast of Iceland. Due to the high cost of repairs, it has been quietly parked here, becoming a popular tourist check-in spot. Not only that, "Game of Thrones", "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", "Noah's Ark: The Journey of Creation" all have scenes on the black sand beach, becoming the favorite place for science fiction directors. Some people say that if you can't go to outer space, go to Iceland. Some people say that going to Iceland is a planned escape from the earth. I strongly agree, for me, Iceland is the place I have been to, the place on this earth that is least like the earth's surface. Over the past few years of traveling around the world, whenever I am asked which country I like the most, my answer is always - Iceland

Iceland Special Forces Guide> You can play all around in 6 days and 5 nights

🏵️The 'Flowers and Boys 5' that has accompanied everyone for nearly 3 months has ended. It explains very well that healing is not sensationalism, but a natural resonance between people. Qin Hailu said: "The freedom of adults is difficult, you have to learn to be happy with yourself." Don't entangle, move forward, face your life earnestly and sincerely, may we cherish every unique experience, and let the worst things also turn into spring rain. . 💠I also want to go to Iceland to find my healing journey ♻️Itinerary Overview Day1 Enjoy the time alone in the long voyage, read a book, watch a movie. Day2 Reykjavik - In the biting cold wind, stroll around the city of Reykjavik, don't talk about the time for i people, go to Hallgrimskirkja Church, Concert Hall, the beauty of the original building is so charming. Take a cruise, away from the light-polluted city, become an aurora hunter, looking for the aurora. Day3 South Coast - Along Iceland's No. 1 highway, find Seljalandsfoss waterfall, watch the magnificent and rolling water flow from the high cliff, take life photos on the black sand beach, and the original plane wreckage has been left in the loneliest place. Day4 South Coast Lonely Planet lists this life must-go scenic spot glacier lake, does Diamond Beach have diamonds? Hiking Vatnajokull Glacier, covering more than 8% of Iceland's area. Day5 Golden Circle-Geysir-Thingvellir National Park Day6 Stay in my Iceland trip again .

Vatnajokull National Park

Vatnajokull National Park is the largest national park in Iceland, established in 2008, with a total area of about 14,000 square kilometers. It is located in southeastern Iceland and includes the Vatnajokull glacier and surrounding mountains, volcanoes, lakes, glaciers, waterfalls and other natural landscapes. Vatnajokull is one of the largest ice caps in Europe, covering more than a third of Iceland. There are also many other natural landscapes in the park, such as Dettifoss, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, Jokulsarlon glacier lake, Grindavik volcano, etc., it is a spectacular place. As a national park, the main purpose of Vatnajokull National Park is to protect and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the area, while providing opportunities for visitors to engage in outdoor activities and natural exploration. The park offers many activities such as hiking, glacier climbing, skiing, rock climbing, etc., allowing visitors to experience these beautiful landscapes up close.

⏸Iceland is known as the "land of fire and ice", with breathtaking scenery, vibrant culture, and various glaciers, hot springs, waterfalls, volcanoes, etc. Now, let's embark on this wonderful journey together! 🕓[Best Travel Time] Throughout the year, Iceland is suitable for tourism. Summer (June to August) is the peak season for tourism, with mild weather and temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the best time for hiking, exploring the countryside, and enjoying the brilliant sunshine. Winter (December to February) is the best time to see the Northern Lights and experience Iceland's unique winter activities, with temperatures possibly dropping to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. ✈️[How to get there] Our country does not have direct flights to Iceland, so you need to transfer. You can choose from Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou, because there are the most flights to Europe. Airlines include Finnair, Air France, and Lufthansa. 🌅[Recommended attractions] ✅Reykjavik: This charming city is the dreamland for you to start your Iceland adventure. Take a stroll around the colorful houses and visit the Harpa Concert Hall. ✅Golden Circle: This is the most popular tourist route in Iceland. The Golden Circle includes three major attractions: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall. ✅Blue Lagoon: This famous geothermal hot spring is a must-visit in Iceland, where you can relax in warm milky blue seawater surrounded by lava fields. ✅South Coast: The South Coast has Iceland's most beautiful scenery, including Vik black sand beach, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, and the glaciers of Vatnajokull National Park. ✅Aurora: If you visit Iceland in winter, you will have the opportunity to see the unique landscape of the Aurora. ✅Ice Cave Adventure: Explore the crystal clear blue ice cave under the Vatnajökull Glacier, a unique and spectacular natural landscape. ✅Whale Watching: Take a boat to watch humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins and porpoises. ✅Snorkeling and Diving: Snorkel or dive in the crystal clear waters of Silfra, located in Thingvellir National Park. The water is so clear you can see the bottom. ✅Horseback riding: The unique Icelandic horse breed is a must-see in the area. ✅Skaftafell National Park: Hiking along the trails of Skaftafell National Park, you can visually experience stunning glaciers and waterfalls. 🍗[Food Recommendation] Icelandic cuisine is famous for its seafood, lamb, and dairy products. ✅ Icelandic lamb: Icelandic lamb is known for its delicious and tender meat. You can find it on the menu of most restaurants, but the most famous place to try it is Fiskmarkadurinn in Reykjavik. ✅Skyr: Skyr is a traditional Icelandic yogurt with high protein and low fat, which is available in most grocery stores. ✅Hot dogs: Hot dogs are a popular street food in Iceland, and you can find them at stalls all over Reykjavik. The most famous stall is Baejarins Beztu Pylsur, which has been serving hot dogs since 1937. ✅Seafood: Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Iceland offers a wide variety of fresh seafood to taste. You must try the Icelandic fish soup at Saegreifinn in Reykjavik. [Tips] A wonderful trip often requires better preparation. ✅Warmth: Even in summer, Iceland can be very cold, so be sure to bring warm supplies. Also, if you plan to hike, please bring a comfortable pair of hiking boots. ✅Transportation: Iceland has no subway or train, and public transportation between cities is not well developed. The only option is to drive, but it's best to hire a guide or driver. ✅Language: Icelandic. ✅Currency: Icelandic Króna. ✅Wildlife: Iceland is home to a variety of wild animals, including reindeer and Arctic foxes, but it's important not to disturb or approach them. ✅Accommodation: 1. Hotels, inns, and guesthouses: these are several common options. 2. Airbnb: Airbnb is a popular choice in Iceland, and if you're looking for a more private and homely experience, it's a good option. 3. Camping: Camping is also a popular choice in Iceland, with many campsites throughout the country. However, please note to keep warm and be aware of wild animals. 4. Farm stays: There are many farms in Iceland that offer accommodation, allowing tourists to experience Iceland's rural life. In short, Iceland is a unique and magical country. From the enchanting scenery to the unique culture and cuisine, I hope you can feel the charm of this place, and also hope you can remember the footprints left here.

The Vatna Glacier is Iceland's largest glacier and the largest glacier in Europe, the third largest glacier in the world. After arriving at the camp on foot, the staff will send everyone equipment, crampons, hail, helmets, and then take the bus to the place to hike. After getting off at , the car is divided into several teams, each team has a different team leader. The glaciers often rain, and when there are sunny days, the weather outside is not the same as the weather on the glaciers. Therefore, the glacier raincoats must be brought on, and it is better to wear the jacket. When you get on the glacier, the team leader will guide you through the crampons, and the crampons will be tied to the shoes. Hiking glaciers must wear crampons, otherwise the ice will be very slippery. The route of each team on the glacier is different. The hiking glacier has no requirements for the hiking experience. The difficulty coefficient is very low. Just wear the crampons and follow the leader's footsteps on the ice and step on each step. Just fine. Our hiking route is the first experience, there is no deep glaciers, so it won't be too tired, going back and forth for almost two hours.

The Vatna Glacier hike general glacier squad is about 10 people. We were the most late tour of the day.

Vatna's glacier walks are mainly carried out by two travel companies. They are icelandic mountain guides (www.mountainguides.is) and glacier guides (www.glacierguides.is). (Remember that the suffixes of both sites are is

The Vatnajokull ice sheet, the largest glacier in Europe, accounts for 8% of the total area of Iceland. The crater and hot lake are distributed under the ice sheet, which is the most vivid song of ice and fire. At this moment it was silent, and even the wind stopped. Standing in front of it, still feels far away. The farthest stop in Iceland, staying for too long, on the way back, the car quickly entered the night and night.