Vatnajokull
Glacier · Austurland ·
Vast ice cap, glacier caves, waterfalls, otherworldly landscapes
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Iceland Get directions
Vast ice cap, glacier caves, waterfalls, otherworldly landscapes
Iceland Get directions
"At nearly 5,000 square miles, the park's vastness can feel difficult to comprehend, but its scope makes it possible to experience a wide range of dramatic landscapes shaped by volcanic and glacial forces. The park provides access points and visitor infrastructure that let travelers see and feel the area's otherworldly geology firsthand." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"In winter, the peaks here are part of Iceland’s landscapes that are absolutely worth braving the crowds for." - Caitlin Morton
"Dominated by a roughly 3,000-square-mile ice cap, Vatnajökull National Park is an Icelandic wonderland of glacier-filled calderas, caves, craters, and waterfalls, including the striking Svartifoss plunging over hexagonal lava-rock columns." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Europe’s largest icefield, covering a significant portion of the island and feeding notable icy waterways and lagoons. It offers a wide variety of glacial adventures—from guided ice exploration to specialized tours—making it a premier destination for visitors seeking extensive, varied ice‑field experiences, typically best undertaken with experienced operators." - SilverKris