Skaftafell Visitor Centre
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 299 out of 320 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður
Location: Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland
Best Hikes to Skaftafell Visitor Centre
- Easy
4.8
(275)
2,973
Svartifoss Waterfall – View of Svartifoss from Above loop from Kópasker01:28
5.04km
130m
Easy4.5
(66)
771
Skaftafellsjökull Glacier – Nice view at Skaftafellsjökull loop from Kópasker01:19
5.09km
30m
Intermediate4.9
(105)
692
View of Svartifoss from Above – Sel Farm Museum loop from Kópasker02:28
8.61km
190m
Tips
Internet and modest cafeteria. Explanation about the area and the Vatnajökull. Paid parking for the maintenance of the area.
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•April 24, 2024
The hike from the visitor center to Svartifoss offers spectacular views. It is doable without any technical difficulties, on wide trails. But the tour is not lonely.
translated by•June 9, 2020
There are several hikes from the visitor center. To Svartifoss about 2 hours.
translated by•October 5, 2021
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Description
Location: Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland
Best Hikes to Skaftafell Visitor Centre
- Easy
4.8
(275)
2,973
Svartifoss Waterfall – View of Svartifoss from Above loop from Kópasker01:28
5.04km
130m
Easy4.5
(66)
771
Skaftafellsjökull Glacier – Nice view at Skaftafellsjökull loop from Kópasker01:19
5.09km
30m
Intermediate4.9
(105)
692
View of Svartifoss from Above – Sel Farm Museum loop from Kópasker02:28
8.61km
190m
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