Iceland’s glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón, is one of the most popular sights in the country. Most travellers will find themselves there at some point – or wish they had been able to visit. But did you know it’s not the only glacier lagoon in this part of the country? A short drive away, Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon is still one of the south coast’s hidden gems, yet it shares many characteristics with its more famous neighbour. Let’s take a look at both places and find out why you need to include them both in your itinerary….
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We here at Fjallsarlon glacier lagoon are always looking for exciting new ways to broaden our product variety and tour choices to suit all guests’ needs. As from this week we are excited to introduce you to yet another new product in our winter glacier activity department the Blue Ice Glacier Hike!
As our operation is growing, we would like to regularly share some of the essential knowledge you need to know about the nature and surroundings in Vatnajokull National Park.
Since the beginning of November, we have been busy, leading groups to the wonderful Sapphire Ice Cave located on Breidamerkurjokull glacier outlet. Our goal is to provide the best possible experience and make you feel closer with elements.
November 2023, 10 years after we started doing boat tours on Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon we are proud to announce that we are starting a new branch of operation that will bring you closer to Vatnajokull glacier or into the heart of the glacier that and we all love.
Join us on an Icelandic ice cave tour and explore the fascinating colours of the Blue Ice Cave located in Breidamerkurjokull glacier.
Every year, in May, hundreds of thousands of lambs are born in Iceland. After spending a short time in the sheep houses on the farms, both sheep and lambs are released into the highlands and nearby mountains, where they roam freely until September. When autumn arrives farmers along with their families, friends, and other helpers, go sheep herding and bring the animals back.
During winter months Fjallsarlon freezes over with a thick ice sheet covering the lagoon all the way from the coast to the glacier. This enables us to place the Igloo Boats closer than ever to Fjallsjokull’s glacier wall.
Last summer we had the most amazing project when we hosted our very first wedding on our secret island located close to the glacier’s edge. The idea came to light when https://www.pinkiceland.is/ a travel agency and wedding planners contacted us about our luxury tour as they were looking for an extraordinary setting to host the event. Pink Iceland have hosted hundreds of weddings all over Iceland, offering unique venues to suit every couples need.
On a beautiful autumn day in September 2015 Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol came to Fjallsarlon lagoon to film a part of the music video Gerua. Fjallsarlon lagoon with it´s floating icebergs was chosen due to the picturesque landscape and unique setting.