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Vatnajökull National Park

National park · Northeast ·

Vatnajökull National Park

National park · Northeast ·
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Iceland Itineraries: From 1 Weekend to 1 Month (Updated 2025)

"I explored Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park for glacier hikes and shorter walks like the route to Svartifoss — the waterfall framed by long black basalt columns is highly photogenic, and guided glacier or ice‑cave trips are recommended for safety." - Matthew Kepnes

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Glaciers, ice caves, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, hiking

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Klapparstígur 25, 101 27, Iceland Get directions

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Glaciers, ice caves, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, hiking

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Klapparstígur 25, 101 27, Iceland Get directions

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