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Svinafell Glacier, Skaftafell

4.8
#4 of 10 in Parks in Vatnajokull National Park
Geologic Formation · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Svinafell Glacier is located in Skaftafell. To visit Svinafell Glacier and other attractions in Vatnajokull National Park, use our Vatnajokull National Park trip planner.
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  • By Travel_Addict_Cyprus
    Svínafellsjökull is one of many outlet glaciers (glacier tongues) of Vatnajökull, and part of the Skaftafell Nature Reserve. A great place to get very close to a glacier tongue. After visiting...  more »
  • By SmileyKay
    The access up to the glacier is quite bumpy (it is actually a gravel road) so I would certainly recommend having a 4x4 if you are planing to visit it. At the end there is a quite small parking place.....  more »
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