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Southeast Iceland

Glaciers & Lagoons

Continue east from Vík for glacier walks, drifting ice, and the harbour at Höfn.

  • 1–2 days · one way
  • Vík to Höfn
Open in the plannerGuide at Visit South Iceland

Allow two days for longer walks or a booked glacier activity. Guided activities are added separately.

The stops

  1. VíkStart · South Iceland
  2. Skaftafell · visitor areaNature · 2 hr visit

    Explore walking routes and glacier-shaped scenery in the Skaftafell area.

  3. Jökulsárlón · lagoon parkingNature · 1 hr visit

    View floating icebergs where the glacier lagoon meets the coast.

  4. HöfnFinish · Southeast Iceland

Durations are planning suggestions. Driving times depend on the season and road conditions; the planner calculates the drive for your version of the route.

Places on this route

NatureSkaftafell2 hr visitNatureJökulsárlón glacial lagoon1 hr visit

More longer trips

2 daysThe Snæfellsnes PeninsulaCircle the glacier peninsula through coastal villages and sculpted lava shores.2 daysThe Diamond CircleA northern loop of canyon trails, powerful waterfalls, and the Mývatn landscape.7–10 daysAround Iceland · Ring RoadA complete circuit from the south coast through the Eastfjords and back across the north.