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Constructions at Jökulsárlón
24. April 2024
Constructions on the parking lot on the main area at Jökulsárlón have started. We aim to open the parkinglot …
Maintenance work in Skaftafell - Temporary closure of main toilet facilites
18. April 2024
Due to construction and maintenance work on the main toilet facilities closures can expected during 22th-28th …
Vatnajökull National Park staff workshop
13. March 2024
Due to a workshop for the staff of Vatnajökull National Park that are being held March 13 - 15, reduced …
New exhibition in Skaftafellsstofa
11. December 2023
A new exhibition has been designed for the Visitor Center in Skaftafelli and work is ongoing to set it up.
"Icelandic glaciers have decreased by 19% in area"
18. October 2023
The fourth summary report of the scientific committee on climate change was published on October 18th.
International Geodiversity Day
6. October 2023
The International Geodiversity Day is celebrated every year on October 6th and was established by UNESCO's …
No two days are ever the same when Rangering in Askja
28. July 2023
“Although we have a quite structured time plan during each shift, no two days are ever the same when Rangering …
Are you going to camp in Ásbyrgi or Skaftafelli this summer?
24. July 2023
Are you going to camp in Ásbyrgi or Skaftafell this summer, hike to Eyjan in Ásbyrgi or hike the Glacier Trail …
Do you plan to visit Jökulsárlón or Skaftafell this summer?
17. July 2023
Are you going to see the icebergs on Jökulsárlón or admire the basalt columns of Svartifoss? Here are some …
New website!
23. June 2023
Vatnajökull National Park has a new website
Vatnajökull National Park celebrates 15 years
7. June 2023
The Vatnajökull National Park was established on the 7th of June in 2008.
Vatnajökull National Park's new tariff - area-fees to be collected at Jökulsárlón
3. March 2023
At its meeting on November 28, 2022, the board of Vatnajökull National Park adopted proposals for fees and …
Crevasse on Snæfell´s hiking route
25. August 2022
A large crevasse has opened up on the main hiking trail up to Snæfell.
Uncertainty level for Askja
23. August 2022
The Civil protection department of Iceland has their alert level at uncertainty level in Askja and they will …
Icesheet in Grímsvötn subsiding
26. November 2021
GPS measurements are showing that the icesheet in Grímsvötn has started subsiding which indicates that a flood …
New app for service fee
19. December 2019
Parka introduces a new and better app to park your car in Iceland that can be used to pay for service fee in …