{"id":19668,"date":"2021-05-14T13:00:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/?p=19668"},"modified":"2021-11-10T05:34:29","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T09:34:29","slug":"jokulsarlon-glacier-lagoon-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/iceland\/jokulsarlon\/jokulsarlon-glacier-lagoon-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"All about J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n: Iceland’s iceberg lagoon"},"content":{"rendered":"

The tours in Iceland<\/a> are a great opportunity to discover this natural paradise<\/b>. This very special country offers us nature in its purest form, icebergs<\/b> and awesome views of the Northern Lights, but do you already know when and where to see them<\/a>? <\/p>\n

Also, the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon cave tour<\/a> is the best option to see the most impressive iceberg lagoon<\/b> you’ll ever see. What photos you’ll be able to take!<\/p>\n

Hundreds of icebergs drift through this massive J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon<\/b>. Here’s everything you need to know about this magical place.<\/p>\n

Come join us!<\/p>\n

What is J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon?<\/h2>\n

The J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Lagoon<\/b> is the deepest lake in Iceland. Its maximum depth<\/b> is 813 feets (248 meters) <\/b> and the surface measures 193750380ft\u00b2 (18 km\u00b2) <\/b>.<\/p>\n

The J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n lagoon is filled with icebergs more than 1000 years<\/b> old. These boulders belong to Vatnaj\u00f6kull, Iceland’s largest glacier. If you like hiking and adventure, the Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier trek<\/a> will not leave you indifferent.<\/p>\n

The lagoon views are spectacular. You can see how the floating icebergs<\/b> are moving through the water. This is because the current of the river is pushing them towards the Atlantic.<\/p>\n

The Atlantic? Yes, the lagoon connects to the ocean and hence its unique color. It is made up of saltwater and freshwater<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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How did it originate?<\/h2>\n

The J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon<\/b> is the result of climate change on Iceland’s glaciers<\/a>. It was formed in 1934 when the Brei\u00f0amerkurj\u00f6kull glacier began to retreat.<\/p>\n

Also, the Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier keeps melting and large blocks of ice crumble.<\/p>\n

Climate change continues to affect this country, and the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon continues to grow. Since the early 1970s it has quadrupled in size. <\/p>\n

This makes it more special because the lagoon is constantly changing<\/b>. Each visit you make will be different<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Where is J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Lagoon?<\/h2>\n

The glacial lagoon<\/b> is located at the mouth of Iceland’s shortest river<\/b>, the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n<\/b>. This river is only 4921 feets (1500 m)long and is south of the Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier<\/b>.<\/p>\n

As mentioned above, this glacier is the largest one in Iceland and Europe. Also Vatnaj\u00f6kull and its surroundings are the largest national park in Iceland.<\/p>\n

To enjoy the unique landscapes of Iceland’s South Coast we recommend you to take your time and enjoy the views. The 2-day South Coast and J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon tour<\/a> gives you all the time you need to experience the adventure right.<\/p>\n

The surroundings<\/b> of Vatnaj\u00f6kull also include Diamond Beach<\/b>, being relatively close to the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Lagoon.<\/p>\n