Permits
Various activities within Vatnajökull National Park require a permit, such as research, film and advertising production.
Vatnajökull National Park's cooperation with the scientific community is both statutory and extremely valuable. Multidisciplinary research is carried out in the dynamic nature of Vatnajökull National Park every year. The National Park is also a popular location for film and commercial shoots, and the use of drones by tourists is increasingly popular.
Objectives of the establishment of Vatnajökull National Park according to Article 2. in the national park law is to:
- Protect the nature of the area, such as landscape, biosphere, geological formations and cultural monuments.
- Give the public the opportunity to get to know and enjoy the nature and history of the area.
- Promote research in the area, educate about it and encourage increased public understanding of the quality and uniqueness of the area.
- Strive to strengthen settlements and business activities in the vicinity of the national park, i.a. by encouraging the sustainable use of the quality of the area.
The aforementioned goals are a guiding light in all the work of the national park and strategic planning, i.a. when contracts are made for private business-related activities in the national park. The primary condition is always that the activities comply with these goals.
Drone rules - recreational use
Here you can find rules for flying drones inside Vatnajökull National Park in recreational use.
Commercial filming permit
Film-making, the making of advertisements and other such activities
Research permit
Research of nature and the natural environment and of cultural remains
Special event permit
Sporting events, gatherings (weddings, birthdays, etc.), concerts, and other such activities
Vatnajökull National Park pricelist
Here you can view the price list of Vatnajökull National Park for issuing permits