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Kayaks at Solheimajokull Glacier, Iceland, in the summer

Solheimajokull Glacier Lagoon

The Solheimajokull Glacier Lagoon can be found at the base of the glacier and has been formed by the meltwaters of the retreating glacier.

With floating icebergs and placid waters, the lagoon at Solheimajokull Glacier is a picturesque spot, well worthy of photos!

It started as a small pool of water in the early 2000s but has rapidly grown because Solheimajokull Glacier is receding quite a bit every year.

The lagoon is currently several hundred meters long and a few dozen meters deep, and kayaking is a popular activity here.

Kayaking at Solheimajokull Glacier in Iceland
Kayaking at Solheimajokull Glacier

The water in the lagoon replenishes the Jökulsá á Sólheimasandi River.

You can walk to the edge of the Solheimajokull Lagoon in about ten minutes from the car park at the Solheimajokull Glacier parking lot.

Want to go kayaking on the frigid meltwaters of Solheimajokull Glacier? This highly-rated kayaking tour is a 2.5-hour excursion that allows you to take in the views from a different perspective. The meeting point is at the parking lot of the glacier.

>>> Check price and availability for the Solheimajokull Lagoon kayaking tour now!

Planning a trip to see the glacier? Visit the Solheimajokull Glacier website for the complete rundown on every single detail!