How far is Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon?

6 years 2 weeks ago #576407 by Kay Baker
I'm thinking about doing a Norway or Iceland trip this year and looking at photos from - 
iceland-photo-tours.com/photos-of-jokulsarlon-glacier-lagoon/

Do you happen to know how far this spot is from where you can park your car?  I'm trying to look at the time I'll be there, which location will offer the most photographic opportunities with out crazy hikes.  


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6 years 2 weeks ago #576411 by Rob Conley
Looks like you can park your car and walk right up to the water/ice really close.  

First shot is the main road, scale is 2000 feet per inch on the map:




200 feet per inch on map:




This one shows how close you are from where you park to the water:




Here is a link to Google map (I used street view):

www.google.com/maps/place/Jökulsárlón/@6...784458!4d-16.2305537


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6 years 2 weeks ago #576412 by Kay Baker
Oh I didn't think about using Google street view.  Thank you.  

Well the plus side is that you really get up close.  I'm wondering if the photos on that tour page are taken from shore of from one of those boats?  The ice in that screen shot looks kind of dirty.  Unless the photographer Photoshopped it all white?  


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6 years 2 weeks ago #576419 by Glen Mosley
I'm betting the tour companies photos are taken from a boat.  That ice near the parking lot is pretty dirty.  Beautiful location though.  


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6 years 2 weeks ago #576500 by Eliffman
Even the aerial shots on Google maps looks amazing.  When is the best time of the year to photograph this area?  


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6 years 2 weeks ago #576728 by Ontherocks
OMG, I want to go.   Ice beach is on my to do list!!!


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6 years 2 weeks ago #576756 by Office Guy
Iceland, Greenland and Norway are on my travel to locations.  I'll get to Iceland and Norway before 2020!  This lagoon has some beautiful photos in Google images.  Can't wait!


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6 years 2 weeks ago #576762 by TCooper
Don't go will September - October if you want to photograph the Norther Lights 


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6 years 2 weeks ago #576789 by Fugler
:agree:  Get as north as you can, but be prepared that not every night you will see the lights.  


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6 years 2 weeks ago #576823 by Stanly

Rob Conley wrote: Looks like you can park your car and walk right up to the water/ice really close.  

First shot is the main road, scale is 2000 feet per inch on the map:




200 feet per inch on map:




This one shows how close you are from where you park to the water:




Here is a link to Google map (I used street view):

www.google.com/maps/place/Jökulsárlón/@6...784458!4d-16.2305537




What's fun about Google street view, is that you can walk around in other areas of the world from the comfort of your couch!  

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6 years 2 weeks ago #576909 by Silver Fox
One of the most beautiful spots on the globe 


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6 years 2 weeks ago #576945 by ThatNikonGuy
There are roads that go around most of the island and boat charter companies that will bring you out in the bays for reasonable price.  


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6 years 2 weeks ago #577032 by Carry
One thing to keep in mind, most of these sort of tours charter people around in big vans and get you on location with minimal efforts.   And from my experience, if there is serious hikes, they'll let you know ahead of time.  


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6 years 2 weeks ago #577084 by KenMan
:agree:   


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6 years 2 weeks ago #577167 by Otto F
The problem with Iceland is lodging.  If you don't book far enough in advance, you'll have a tough time getting good lodging.  

Keep that in mind, you might want to book well in advance.  


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