Ice Floating – Your total connection with nature

If you’ve been researching a visit to one of Iceland’s famously breathtaking glacier lagoons, then chances are you’ve whittled it down to a couple: Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón. These two standout lakes are among the most extraordinary sights on the country’s south coast and a trip to at least one of them is a must for any tourist who makes it this far east. But the two lagoons have very different characteristics. In this article, we’ll explore why Fjallsárlón stays quieter than Jökulsárlón and why that matters.

Iceland’s home to more than 250 named glaciers, including Vatnajökull, its largest glacier which covers around 10% of the country. They encompass a plethora of types, such as ice caps, outlet glaciers and ice accumulation on mountains.

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.

Travellers who reach Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon will have been treated to some extraordinary landscapes. You can be forgiven for thinking that the iceberg strewn lagoon with its wonderful backdrop of the Fjallsjökull glacier would be hard to top. Nevertheless, road trippers will delight in what’s to come, as East Iceland is one of the most picturesque and unspoilt regions of the country.

Icebergs are a big part of what attracts visitors to Fjallsárlón. These floating chunks of ice take on various sizes, shapes and forms. Close up, on one of our boat trips, you’ll see that they’re not uniform in colour either; some are a translucent shade of turquoise, while others are streaked with black ash. But have you ever wondered where they came from and how they got there? In this piece we’ll take a look at the life cycle of an iceberg in Fjallsárlón and find out.

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.

If you’re a keen photographer, you’ll find plenty of irresistible locations throughout Iceland. One that has become a firm favourite with travellers is undoubtedly Breiðamerkursandur, better known to visitors as Diamond Beach. It’s easy to visit this place before or after Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon. For those in the planning stages of a visit, here’s our take on the best time to visit and how to photograph it.

If you are visiting Iceland and want to know more about glacier lagoons, and glaciers we recommend that you check out the variety of tours we offer. All our tours are operated in Vatnajökull National Park in southeast Iceland, we have the best check in and restroom facilities in the area. We strive to offer personal, educational and fun tours away from the crowds. So, if you want to avoid overcrowded places, we would be happy to welcome you on one of our adventure tours!

Fjallsárlón or Fjallsarlon is actually a very young natural phenomenon and does not have a long history in terms of being a lagoon. Here is a short history lesson on this area and facts about Fjallsarlon.

When Iceland settlement started in 874 it was said that the land was all grown with trees between the ocean and the mountains. The glaciers in Iceland were at the time also much smaller than they are today. During the first centuries after Iceland’s settlement there were 3 big farms in the area of Breiðamerkursandur the area where you now have Fjallsarlon and Jokulsarlon. Neither lagoon existed. But in the area was a big forest called Breiðamörk (Breidamork). It means broad forest.
The farm on the east side of this area was called Fell, on the west side the farm was called Fjall, and in the middle was the third farm with same name as the forest and called Breiðamörk.

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.

When you’re faced with a landscape as extraordinary as the glacier-filled valleys and lagoons like Fjallsárlón, it’s only natural to want to reach for your camera. But light and weather conditions can turn the same scene into very different images, so a bit of advance preparation can pay dividends. In this article we’ll take a look at what kinds of glacier shots you might consider and when’s the best time of day to take your photographs.

If you’ve been looking into a trip to Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon, you’ll have most likely come across neighbouring lagoon Jökulsárlón. They’re both spectacular glacial lagoons and popular with international tourists as well as locals. Located just a fifteen-minute drive from each other, it’s advisable to visit both. Let’s find out more about the larger of the two, Jökulsárlón here with our ultimate guide.

Vatnajökull is the largest of Iceland’s trio of national parks. Centred on one of Europe’s largest glaciers, it attracts outdoor enthusiasts and sightseers keen to get an eyeful of one of the country’s most impressive natural landforms. Drive along the country’s south coast on the ring road and it looms large beside you, ever present.

Skaftafell slots into the much larger Vatnajökull National Park, of which Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon is also a part off. This remarkable area is known for its striking scenery, including jaw-dropping waterfalls and magnificent glaciers. The terrain that you see today owes a lot to past eruptions of Öræfajökull volcano. The flow of glacial rivers coupled with intermittent floods have shaped and reshaped the area’s valleys and plains.

Climate change affects every part of our planet and Iceland is no exception. Extensive scientific study has mapped likely impacts on the country and as more research is published, our understanding of the consequences increases. In this article we’ll take a look at glacier retreat and climate change to explore what’s happening in Iceland.