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Ice Cave Tours and Glacier Hikes
3. October 2024
Minutes from a board meeting on September 30, 2023:
Ice Cave Tours and Glacier Hikes - Regarding the decision on withdrawal of advertisement and extension of contracts
26. September 2024
Rules for the use of drones for recreational purposes
11. July 2024
Vatnajökull National Park has implemented new rules for the use of drones. The main change is that, in …
Dettifoss area closed due to dangerous conditions
13. June 2024
The area at Dettifoss on the westside of Jökulsá á Fjöllum river has been temporarily closed due to dangerous …
Hiking route S3 in Skaftafell open
12. June 2024
The S3 hiking trail around Skaftafellsheiði has been opened, but the route was closed in the beginning of May …
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.
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