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Outdoors Skógar, Vík

Skógafoss

An outdoor spot in Skógar, Vík, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Skógafoss in Skógar, Vík
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Why go

Wide 60-meter waterfall with stairs to a viewing platform.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Vík, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Sólheimajökull glacier walk, 7.0 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Sight
Neighborhood
Skógar
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Vík, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Sólheimajökull glacier walk

    Guided glacier hike on an outlet of Mýrdalsjökull with crampons and axes.

    Activity · 7.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Dyrhólaey

    Headland with a sea arch, lighthouse and puffins in summer.

    Outdoors · 24 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Seljalandsfoss

    60-meter waterfall with a path that loops behind the falls.

    Outdoors · 25 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Gljúfrabúi

    Hidden waterfall in a narrow canyon just north of Seljalandsfoss.

    Outdoors · 25 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Reynisfjara

    Black-sand beach with basalt columns and Reynisdrangar sea stacks.

    Outdoors · 26 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Halldórskaffi

    Cozy cafe in the old Brydebúð merchant house with soups and cakes.

    Food · 28 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Skógafoss is a stop on our Iceland Ring Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Vík

Skógafoss is our only outdoors pick in Vík; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Vík guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Vík run from 3°C in January to 13°C in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Skógafoss itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Vík from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Vík weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Skógafoss, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Skógafoss, 861, Iceland
Coordinates
63.53205, -19.51137
Destination
Vík, Iceland

Skógafoss: quick answers

How much time do you need at Skógafoss?

Plan on about an hour at Skógafoss. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Skógafoss?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Climb the stairs; hike Fimmvörðuháls trail beyond.

Is Skógafoss free?

Yes, we list Skógafoss as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Skógafoss?

Skógafoss is at Skógafoss, 861, Iceland, in Skógar. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Skógafoss?

Skógafoss appears on Iceland Ring Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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