{"id":6284,"date":"2022-05-18T17:00:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T17:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/?p=6284"},"modified":"2022-09-29T14:51:31","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T14:51:31","slug":"jokulsargljufur-national-park-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/national-park\/jokulsargljufur\/","title":{"rendered":"J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park Guide: Tours, Visiting Hours, Transportation"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur is the smallest of the National Parks in Iceland with an area of only 18 square miles. J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park is located in the northern parts of the country with geographic coordinates\u00a0 65.9179\u00b0 N, 16.5189\u00b0 W.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">This\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park Guide will tell you all you need to know about the national park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/national-park\/\"   title=\"National Park\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">National Park<\/a> was protected as a national preservation area in 1973 but later on, in 2008 it was merged with Vatnaj\u00f6kull. Today, J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur is the northernmost area of the Vatnaj\u00f6kull National park (Iceland\u2019s largest park). It is usually visited together with other landforms in the park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Features of J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here are the features of the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park in <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"Iceland\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Iceland<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Location: northern parts of the country\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Coordinates: 65.9179\u00b0 N, 16.5189\u00b0 W<\/li>\r\n<li>Area: 18 square miles<\/li>\r\n<li>Establishment: 1973<\/li>\r\n<li>Rivers: J\u00f6kuls\u00e1 \u00e1 Fj\u00f6llum <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/river\/\"   title=\"River\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">River<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Waterfalls: Selfoss, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/waterfall\/dettifoss\/\"   title=\"Dettifoss\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Dettifoss<\/a>, Hafragilsfoss and Rettarfoss<\/li>\r\n<li>Canyons: \u00c1sbyrgi <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/canyon\/\"   title=\"Canyon\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Canyon<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Mountains: Rau\u00f0h\u00f3lar <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/mountain\/\"   title=\"Mountain\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Mountain<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Valleys: Vesturdalur <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/valley\/\"   title=\"Valley\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Valley<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is the Geology of J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park Area?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park features some of the best forms of geology of Iceland. The park is rich in different landforms such as valleys, canyons, rivers, waterfalls, and mountains.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it Allowed to Hike in J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park in Iceland?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Yes, it is allowed to hike in the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park in Iceland. In fact, J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the country. The J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur park features many marked hiking trails leading to the Selfoss <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/waterfall\/\"   title=\"Waterfall\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Waterfall<\/a>, the \u00c1sbyrgi Canyon, or even Lake Myvatn. The hiking trails are clearly marked and with different colors based on difficulty.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Camp in J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To camp in the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park visitors need to check in the \u00c1sbyrgi camping ground. The camping ground is not open year-round due to poor weather conditions. The \u00c1sbyrgi campground opens in the middle of May and stays open until the end of October.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the prominence of J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park for Iceland Culture?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park is mostly important for Icelandic Culture for the myths about the formation of the \u00c1sbyrgi Canyon. Namely, based on old tales, the horseshoe-shaped depression was formed when Sleipnir, Odin&#8217;s flying and eight-legged horse left a hoof print on the land.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Tours for J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur in Iceland?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Tours in Iceland for the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park are diverse. Popular tours include visits to the horseshoe-shaped depression \u00c1sbyrgi, the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1 \u00e1 Fj\u00f6llum River with its waterfalls (<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/selfoss\/\"   title=\"Selfoss\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Selfoss<\/a>, Dettifoss, Hafragilsfoss, and Rettarfoss), the strikingly red Rau\u00f0h\u00f3lar Mountain, and the Vesturdalur Valley with Hlj\u00f3\u00f0aklettar rock formation (rock of echoes). It should be noted that the Tourist Information Center of the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park is located in \u00c1sbyrgi but because of harsh conditions, it is closed during the winter months.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Best Hotels for J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The best hotels in Iceland for the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park are Hrafnavellir Guest House (in Hrafnavellir), Apartment Brekka \u00ed L\u00f3ni (in Stafafell), Guesthouse Birkifell (in Nesjum), Stafafell Cottages (in Stafafell), and Setberg Guesthouse (in Nesjum).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There is an array of things and activities visitors can do in the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park in Iceland. From visiting the mentioned natural attractions to hiking the area, and participating in photography workshops. To get the most out of the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park tourists can go on self-drive tours or book a guided tour.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur is the smallest of the National Parks in Iceland with an area of only 18 square miles. J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park is located in the northern parts of the country with geographic coordinates\u00a0 65.9179\u00b0 N, 16.5189\u00b0 W.\u00a0This\u00a0J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National Park Guide will tell you all you need to know about the national park.\u00a0 The J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur National [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6613,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[311],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6284"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6284"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6284\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6613"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}