All Vatnajökull trails
16 trails
1Dettifoss–Selfoss Trail (East)East-side scramble to Iceland’s powerhouse falls with less spray.2Dettifoss–Selfoss Trail (West)Short west-side loop linking Dettifoss and Selfoss waterfalls
3Askja Víti Crater TrailLunar walk from Vikraborgir to warm Víti crater views4Múlagljúfur CanyonWild, mossy canyon to Hangandifoss, Múlafoss and glacier-rim views
5Sjónarnípa Viewpoint Trail (S6)Svartifoss and a cliff-top glacier overlook in one challenging loop.
6Kristínartindar Trail (S4)A demanding 17.9 km loop from Skaftafellsstofa to Kristínartindar’s steep summit ridge, with glacier views throughout.
7Svartifoss Waterfall (Skaftafell)A short, sustained climb from Skaftafell Visitor Centre to Iceland’s basalt-framed waterfall.
8Svartifoss–Sjónarsker–Sel (S2)Basalt falls, big views, and turf houses in one tidy loop9Eyjan at Ásbyrgi TrailA short loop to sweeping views from Ásbyrgi’s flat-topped Eyjan
10Hjallanes to Skálafellsjökull ViewpointQuiet loop to a real glacier view, with moraine and solitude
11Hvannagil Canyon LoopLong loop from Stafafell to the colorful Hvannagil canyon and back along the Jökulsá í Lóni12Hljóðaklettar Circle TrailBasalt caves and echoing cliffs on a challenging 3 km loop.13Hafragilsfoss Viewpoint TrailA short walk to sweeping Hafragilsfoss canyon views
14Skaftafellsjökull GlacierEasy circular glacier trail with interpretive stops and close Skaftafellsjökull views
15Heinabergslón Lagoon TrailChallenging Heinaberg circle with glacier, waterfall, and basalt views
16Morsárjökull via MorsárdalurComplete M2 loop from Skaftafell to Morsárjökull’s glacier-lake viewpoint
3Askja Víti Crater TrailLunar walk from Vikraborgir to warm Víti crater views4Múlagljúfur CanyonWild, mossy canyon to Hangandifoss, Múlafoss and glacier-rim views5Sjónarnípa Viewpoint Trail (S6)Svartifoss and a cliff-top glacier overlook in one challenging loop.6Kristínartindar Trail (S4)A demanding 17.9 km loop from Skaftafellsstofa to Kristínartindar’s steep summit ridge, with glacier views throughout.7Svartifoss Waterfall (Skaftafell)A short, sustained climb from Skaftafell Visitor Centre to Iceland’s basalt-framed waterfall.8Svartifoss–Sjónarsker–Sel (S2)Basalt falls, big views, and turf houses in one tidy loop9Eyjan at Ásbyrgi TrailA short loop to sweeping views from Ásbyrgi’s flat-topped Eyjan10Hjallanes to Skálafellsjökull ViewpointQuiet loop to a real glacier view, with moraine and solitude11Hvannagil Canyon LoopLong loop from Stafafell to the colorful Hvannagil canyon and back along the Jökulsá í Lóni12Hljóðaklettar Circle TrailBasalt caves and echoing cliffs on a challenging 3 km loop.13Hafragilsfoss Viewpoint TrailA short walk to sweeping Hafragilsfoss canyon views14Skaftafellsjökull GlacierEasy circular glacier trail with interpretive stops and close Skaftafellsjökull views15Heinabergslón Lagoon TrailChallenging Heinaberg circle with glacier, waterfall, and basalt views16Morsárjökull via MorsárdalurComplete M2 loop from Skaftafell to Morsárjökull’s glacier-lake viewpoint
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Vatnajökull Tour Guide
Vatnajökull, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Vatnajökull National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond BeachListen
“Alright, get ready, because you're about to arrive at Jökulsárlón, the famous glacier lagoon. This is where giant icebergs break off the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier and float in a deep lake before drifting out to sea.”
Plays as you drive up to Jökulsárlón in the Parkwolf Vatnajökull Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- The Ice Moves Both Ways
- Diamond Beach on the Black Sand
- The Two Sides of Diamond Beach
- 102 audio storiesacross Vatnajökull’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Grey Seal, Harbor Seal, Caribou, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 16 trails, 72 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
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