What to do

Experience through activity

The Vatnajokull Region welcomes you with magnificent nature and great variety in activity, culture and delicious local food.

What to see

Enjoy the beautiful nature

Experience  the breathtaking contrasts in the nature with dominating white glaciers, speactacular black beaches and fertile green meadows. 

Where to stay

A WARM WELCOME

You will receive hospitality and helpfulness from the local people that work together to welcome you to their home region.

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EXPERIENCE LOCAL FOOD

Local fisherman

There is a great variety of local food produced in the region by farmers and fishermen. Check for the local product logo at menus when you visit the local restaurants. Be sure to try a lobster dish while you´re in the town Höfn which is often called the lobster capital of the North.

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VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK

Svartifoss in Vatnajokull National ParkStep into Vatnajokull National Park, the largest national park in Western Europe and experience the combined forces of glacial ice, rivers and volcanic and geothermal activity. The park´s Southern territory overlaps with the Vatnajokull Region which makes it the perfect destination.

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Featured videos

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Fireworks show at Jökulsárlón

Annual fall fireworks show at Jökulsárlón

Glacier Ice Cream

Homemade glacier ice cream at Brunnholl

Upcoming Events

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THE ANNUAL LOBSTER FESTIVAL IN HÖFN 2013

THE ANNUAL LOBSTER FESTIVAL IN HÖFN 2013

28. Jun

The annual Lobster Festival in Höfn will be held 28. – 30. June 2013.

Fireworks show at Jokulsarlon 2013

Fireworks show at Jokulsarlon 2013

24. Aug

The annual fireworks show at Jokulsarlon in the Vatnajokull Region is a not-to-be-missed event that ...