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The staff of Vatnajökull National Park wishes you a joyful holiday season and prosperity in the coming year. …

This winter, rangers in Skaftafell will offer interpretive walks on selected dates.

Minutes from a board meeting on September 30, 2023:

Vatnajökull National Park has implemented new rules for the use of drones. The main change is that, in …

The area at Dettifoss on the westside of Jökulsá á Fjöllum river has been temporarily closed due to dangerous …

The S3 hiking trail around Skaftafellsheiði has been opened, but the route was closed in the beginning of May …

Constructions on the parking lot on the main area at Jökulsárlón have started. We aim to open the parkinglot …

Due to construction and maintenance work on the main toilet facilities closures can expected during 22th-28th …

Due to a workshop for the staff of Vatnajökull National Park that are being held March 13 - 15, reduced …

A new exhibition has been designed for the Visitor Center in Skaftafelli and work is ongoing to set it up.

The fourth summary report of the scientific committee on climate change was published on October 18th.

The International Geodiversity Day is celebrated every year on October 6th and was established by UNESCO's …

“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 Skaftafell this summer, hike to Eyjan in Ásbyrgi or hike the Glacier Trail …

Are you going to see the icebergs on Jökulsárlón or admire the basalt columns of Svartifoss? Here are some …

Vatnajökull National Park has a new website

The Vatnajökull National Park was established on the 7th of June in 2008.