At Fjallsárlón, we are proud to offer unique tours at one of Iceland’s most stunning glacial lagoons. We are often asked if it is allowed to fly drones in Fjallsárlón? As part of our commitment to environmental preservation and visitor safety, we ask all guests to follow the official drone usage guidelines within Vatnajökull National Park.
Fjallsarlon Blog
Looking into a town’s past helps understand its present and its future. Iceland’s history stretches back more than a thousand years and the interaction between humans and their environment has woven an intricate cultural tapestry. Höfn’s story kicks off much later, but despite being relatively young by Icelandic standards, this corner of the country has an interesting history that’s well worth delving into.
Looking into a town’s past helps understand its present and its future. Iceland’s history stretches back more than a thousand years and the interaction between humans and their environment has woven an intricate cultural tapestry. Höfn’s story kicks off much later, but despite being relatively young by Icelandic standards, this corner of the country has an interesting history that’s well worth delving into.
For tourism to be successful, it needs to balance the needs not only of visitors but also locals and the environment in which they live. The benefits to the economy are easy to appreciate, but long-term, it’s vital that these don’t come at the expense of society and nature. In this article, we’ll take a look at sustainability in Icelandic tourism and see how the popularity of the south coast with overseas visitors means that it’s leading the way.
Seals are frequently sighted along Iceland’s coast and you’ll often see them in the south of the country. In this article, we’ll take a look at what kinds of seal you can expect to encounter and suggest some of the places where they are regularly seen. We’ll also explore when you’re most likely to spot them and discuss how to behave in a responsible manner so that these delightful marine mammals can call South Iceland home for many years to come.
In the Land of Fire and Ice, glaciers play a significant role in shaping the landscape, both directly and indirectly. In Iceland, there are well over 250 of these huge bodies of ice. Ice covers about a tenth of Iceland’s land area and of course the largest sheet is Vatnajökull itself.
The volcanic landscapes surrounding the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur are a photogenic highlight of any road trip along the south coast. If you’re heading to Fjallsárlón, then build in some time to park up and admire the distinctive terrain before continuing on to the glacial lagoon. In this article, we’ll take a look at what there is to see and how the volcanic landscapes near Kirkjubæjarklaustur came to be created.
The seasons in Iceland are very different from another with summer, autumn, winter and spring. The tourism can be divided to summer season and winter season.
Like most visitors to Iceland, I initially imagined only the stunning waterfalls, fairytale-like glaciers, and towering volcanoes that dominate the landscape. But beyond these iconic sights, there’s another, equally fascinating side of Iceland—the wildlife that calls this land home.
Every time I travel, I make a packing list. It helps to avoid forgetting important things, but sometimes, it’s still not foolproof. If you’re planning your trip to the land of fire and ice, the Northern Lights, the midnight sun, glaciers, waterfalls, and volcanoes, it’s best to be prepared with the right gear and clothes. At the same time, packing light will allow you to move around more easily.