Blue Ice Symphony

Sculptural icebergs create a constantly changing art exhibition

The deep blue color of Jökulsárlón's icebergs results from centuries of compression that has eliminated air bubbles, allowing only blue wavelengths of light to penetrate and reflect back. This natural selection creates ice of extraordinary purity and beauty, with each berg representing a unique sculpture that will never be repeated. The lagoon's depth—up to 248 meters—allows these massive ice formations to float and rotate, creating an ever-changing gallery of frozen art.