Fjallsárlón

Fjallsárlón is a glacial lagoon at the southern edge of Vatnajökull in south-east Iceland, right beside the Ring Road. The steep snout of the Fjallsjökull glacier reaches into the lake, where icebergs drift. The lagoon covers about 4 sq km and lies roughly 10 km west of the better-known Jökulsárlón, so the two combine easily on a drive along the Ring Road. It is usually much quieter here.

The car park is close to the water, and a short, mostly flat path leads to the shore. Boat trips on the lagoon run in the warmer months but generally not in winter. A self-service buffet restaurant is nearby. From late spring into summer Arctic terns and great skuas nest on the ground around the lake; the skuas can be aggressive towards people near their nests. Give the birds a wide berth and stay on the paths.