The Vatnajökull Region reaches from majestic Lómagnúpur in the west to scenic Hvalnes in the east. In this area, travelers can visit Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe, and its surrounding area, which has a lot to offer.
Vatnajökull National Park is a magnificent area that boasts incredible ice caves, magical lagoons of floating ice, and crawling outlet glaciers, some within easy reach. Black sand beaches are a common sight in the Vatnajökull Region. The black sand is the result of the glacier grinding down its bedrock. Much of it is carried to the sea by glacial rivers where the waves, winds, and currents mold it into complex scenic formations. In the most Western part of the Vatnajökull Region is Skeiðarárandur which is the most prominent black glacier sand area in the world.
The area offers many restaurants, many using locally grown ingredients. In the magnificent nature of the Vatnajökull Region, everyone can find enjoyable recreation. There are options for adventure trips and relaxing trips both in summer and winter and for all ages. Visitors in the Vatnajökull Region can choose from various activities, scenic views, historical sites, and points of interest. You can choose from vast outdoor activities such as golf, bird watching, fishing, horseback riding, mountaineering, trekking, ice climbing, glacier walks, kayak tours, boat tours, snowmobile tours, and super jeep tours. The area also proudly presents marked hiking trails in various areas at the edge of Vatnajökull Glacier.
Visit Þorbergur Centre of Culture or The Art Gallery in Höfn. Take a swim in the heated swimming pool in the town of Höfn or relax in the geothermal hot tubs in Hoffell.
You will be in awe while traveling along the stunning countryside in the southeast, nestled between the glaciers and the Atlantic coastline. In addition, the scenic fishing town of Höfn is well worth a visit, as it is also known as the “Lobster Capital” of Iceland.
