Located at the foot of Vatnajokull, Iceland, stands Skaftafell, the precious gateway to the largest national park in Europe. Skaftafell is a pearl of Iceland in more ways than one. With it’s awe-inspiring sights way up and around you, the mountains and gigantic glaciers stretch every which way, as far as the eye can see.
With such a rugged landscape, Skaftafell is home to a plethora of interconnecting trails that offer hikers a brilliant experience through picturesque glaciers and up through vast mountains. Formed because of thousands of years of influences of fire and water, the glaciers are immense, and the park is a national landmark.
As you embark on a hike through the mountains, you’ll want to be overly prepared, as the weather up top is quite chilly, and thus you’ll want to wear some of the most comfortably, warm clothes you could ever purchase. Many of the tourist companies that offer adventures through Vatnajokull National Park have developed unique experiences no matter what your experience levels are. Get out your glacier-hiking boots, and pick up a hiking stick, your adventure begins at the pearl of Iceland.
Whether you’re just here to stand at the bottom of the mountain, or wish to explore the glacier tongue of the mesmerizing Svinafellsjokull and partake in a Glacier Lagoon boat tour, the options are truly endless no matter which way you look at it. If you have a love for experiencing new wonders of the world in a truly majestic way, the glaciers of Iceland certainly will be your new favorite spot to explore.
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