• Jökulsárgljúfur was declared a protected national park in 1973 and has been part of Vatnajökull National Park since 2008.
  • Toggle the table of contents. Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. 14 languages. ... On 7 June 2008, it became a part of the larger Vatnajökull National Park.[1].
  • But even though Jökulsárgljúfur might be a bit of a forgotten national park, it is one of the oldest parks in Iceland, established in 1973 already.
  • The Jökulsárgljúfur National Park was protected as a national preservation area in 1973 but later on, in 2008 it was merged with Vatnajökull.
  • The Jökulsárgljúfur National Park covers an area of 150 km² (93 mi²) and a length of 35 km (22 mi) along the western side of the glacial river Jokulsa.
  • VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK was established on 7 June 2008 and included the previous Jökulsárgljúfur National Park, established in 1973.The original...
  • Jökulsárgljúfur National Park is a former national park situated in the north of Iceland around the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum.
  • Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 2 easy hiking trails in Jökulsárgljúfur National Park that are great for the whole family.
  • Jokulsargljufur means glacial-river-canyon and it is aptly named for Iceland’s longest river canyon at 25 kilometers (16 mi).
  • The Hljóðaklettar rock formations in Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. ... Meanwhile, road 862 will take you to the western edge of Jökulsárgljúfur National Park.