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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Iceland  /  South Region  /  Skogar  /  Skogafoss

Skogafoss, Skogar

4.8
#1 of 7 in Things to do in Skogar
Must see · Waterfall · Nature / Park
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One of the largest waterfalls in Iceland, Skogafoss sits along the cliffs of the country's former southern coastline. The coast has receded about 5 km (3.1 mi) toward the sea, so these falls now mark the boundary between the lowlands and the highlands. On sunny days, you can often see a single or double rainbow above the falls due to the huge volume of mist. If you don't mind getting wet, you can walk pretty close to the waterfall and even follow a rocky path behind the wall of water. Climb up to the top for a different view of the falls and the surrounding landscape. Before you head to Skogar, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Skogar trip planner, to make sure you see all that Skogar has to offer, including Skogafoss.
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Duration: 14 hours
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Duration: 11 hours
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FROM $419 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-Day Tour: Blue Ice Cave, Jokulsarlon, Black Beach, and Waterfalls 2-Day Tour: Blue Ice Cave, Jokulsarlon, Black Beach, and Waterfalls
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  • By plumcox
    Such a tall waterfall! So impressive! We had sunshine so enjoyed rainbows at the base of it, and it was totally beautiful. We didn't have enough energy to climb the 528 steps up to the top viewing....  more
    Such a tall waterfall! So impressive! We had sunshine so enjoyed rainbows at the base of it, and it was totally beautiful. We didn't have enough energy to climb the 528 steps up to the top viewing....  more »
  • By M1707WSmichaeld
    Visted on a beautiful sunny day. Not loads of people there so able to get some good photos. The sheer power is impressive. Be prepared to get wet if you go to close. Visible from the road but must be....  more
    Visted on a beautiful sunny day. Not loads of people there so able to get some good photos. The sheer power is impressive. Be prepared to get wet if you go to close. Visible from the road but must be....  more »
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