Vatnajokull National Park is the largest national park in Iceland. It is built around the Vatnajokull ice cap, the largest ice cap in Europe by volume. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Iceland's largest national park
Vatnajokull National Park covers a large share of the country, taking in the ice cap and land around it.
What the park takes in
The park includes the Skaftafell wilderness area, with the Svartifoss waterfall and glacier tongues. It also includes Jokulsargljufur in the north, with the Dettifoss waterfall and the Asbyrgi canyon. Under the ice lie active volcanoes such as Bardarbunga and Grimsvotn.
Visiting the park and ice cave tours
The natural ice caves visited in winter form in the park's glacier tongues. Visitor centres around the park, including at Skaftafell, have information and marked trails. You can compare ice cave tours to see the current options.
Check before setting out
For the latest access information around Vatnajokull National Park: Iceland facts, consult Iceland road conditions before you travel.
