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Vatnajökull National Park
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Vatnajökull National Park
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Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, this is the largest park in the country and home to one of Europe's largest and most remarkable glaciers. It covers a large part of southeastern Iceland. Hiking is possible here.
Overview of Vatnajökull National Park
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, this is the largest park in the country and home to one of Europe's largest and most remarkable glaciers. It covers a large part of southeastern Iceland (especially since the incorporation of Skaftafell and Jökulsárgljúfur National Parks). Hiking is possible here.
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- Area: 13,952 km².
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