National park in 🇮🇸Iceland

Vatnajökull National Park

Hot springs, frozen glaciers.

If you want to get away from it all, there’s no better place than Vatnajökull National Park.

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Europe’s largest national park, it’s home to glaciers, volcanoes and lava fields, as well as a wealth of wildlife. The park is a paradise for hikers, with trails leading through some of the most stunning scenery in Iceland. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even go glacier hiking or ice climbing. Or simply relax and take in the natural beauty of the park from the comfort of your camping chair. Whatever you choose to do, you’re sure to be awestruck by the power and majesty of Vatnajökull National Park.

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Hot springs and one of the largest glaciers in Europe

Vatnajökull National Park is located in Iceland and is one of the country's largest and most popular national parks.

Vatnajökull is home to one of the largest glaciers in Europe, covering an area of over 8,000 square kilometers. The park is known for its breathtaking scenery, including rugged glaciers, towering peaks, and scenic lakes, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. What about trying out glacier hiking, ice climbing or snowmobiling?

The park is known for its unique geology, including hot springs, geysers, and volcanic formations, making it a destination of geological interest.

Vatnajökull is easily accessible from Reykjavik and other parts of Iceland, making it a convenient destination for those traveling to Iceland.

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Home of the White Walkers

Vatnajökull National Park was used in Game of Thrones as the backdrop for many of the scenes involving the White Walkers. It is a stunning landscape of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and ice caves, which made it the perfect place to film the scenes of the White Walkers' march to the Wall.

The most exciting thing in the scenes filmed here was when the White Walkers first appeared and attacked the Night's Watch. This scene was especially thrilling because it was the first time we saw the White Walkers in action on the show, and it was a massive battle filmed over the course of a month, and thousands of extras were used.

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Vatnajökull National Park is the largest national park in Iceland, located in the southeast of the country. It covers an area of over 13,000 square kilometers and is home to some of the most stunning natural scenery in the world, which is why it made the list of the most beautiful national parks in the world.

The park is home to the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull, and its many outlet glaciers, as well as stunning mountains, glacial rivers, waterfalls, and a variety of flora and fauna. It is also known for its lakes, including Jökulsárlón, an incredibly picturesque glacier lagoon. The park is a popular destination for visitors from around the world, offering a variety of activities, from hiking and glacier trekking to kayaking, snowmobiling, and ice climbing.

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