Vatnajökull (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈvahtnaˌjœːkʏtl̥] ⓘ, literally "Glacier of Lakes"; sometimes translated as Vatna Glacier in English) is the largest and most voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and the second largest in area in Europe after the Severny Island ice cap of Novaya Zemlya. [1]

Vatnajokull glacier, spelled Vatnajökull in Iceland, is the largest glacier in Europe, covering eight percent of Iceland’s landmass. Due to its enormous size, parts of it are visited on countless self-drive tours, guided packages, and tours of the South Coast.

Vatnajokull Glacier (Glacier of Lakes) is the second-largest ice cap in Europe and the largest and most voluminous glacier in Iceland. Its surface is 7.900 square kilometers and covers around 8% of the country’s total area.

Iceland's Vatnajokull glacier is the largest in Europe. Vatnajökull National Park is home to huge glacial rivers, stunning canyons, lagoons and waterfalls. Enjoy Iceland for less this spring.

2024年5月20日 · Vatnajokull National Park covers 12,000 square kilometers, or 14% of Iceland. This makes it the biggest national park in Iceland and Europe. Vatnajokull Glacier (which, as mentioned, is Europe’s largest ice cap) takes up about 8100 of that 12,000 square kilometers, or about 8% of Iceland’s landmass.

Vatnajökull Glacier is renowned around the world. It the Europe's second most voluminous ice cap and the largest in Iceland. It is probably the most popular natural attraction for the country with visitors traveling around the world to explore this fascinating feat of nature.

Vatnajökull is not only the largest glacier in Iceland but in all of Europe. The glacier is spread over a massive area of 8100 kilometers square. You will be astonished to know that it covers 8% of the country’s landmass. Hosting around 30 outlet glaciers, Vatnajokull will surely be the most lovable element of surprise.

Vatnajökull Glacier is Iceland’s largest ice cap located in the famous Vatnajökull National Park. With an area of 8,100 sq. km² (3,100 sq. mi), the glacier covers around 8% of Iceland and contains majestic glacial lagoons, mysterious ice caves, and deep river canyons.

Official website for the Vatnajokull region Iceland. Travel Information, hotels, guesthouses, campsites and activities in South Iceland. Do you want to walk on the biggest glacier in Europe or visit our ice caves or something else related to the glacier?

2023年10月29日 · Vatnajökull is more than just a glacier: this colossal ice cap, located in southern Iceland, covers 8,400 km² making it the second largest ice cap in Europe. If you have a chance to visit “the glacier of the lakes” you will be awed by the raw power of this landscape.