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Skaftafell is a preservation area in Öræfi, southeast Iceland. It was once a major farm, later being named a national park.
It was once a major farm, later being named a national park. Originally known as Skaftafell National Park, it was subsequently joined together with other nearby regions to form the larger Vatnajökull National Park..
Map of Skaftafell National Park
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64.0156°N, 16.9717°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 998 (Skeiðarársandur)
Off the main road- 4.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 60.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 242 km in a straight line
What else is close- 235 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skaftafell National Park
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.759 ISK · 5 h
Glacier Discoveryfrom 21.900 ISK · 4 h
Hvannadalshnúkur The Great Withe Onefrom 79.900 ISK · 14 h
Skaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 h
Skaftafell Glacier Adventurefrom 23.400 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Glacier Encounterfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 h
Rótarfjallshnúkur skiingfrom 64.900 ISK · 10 h
Full Day on Vatnajökull Adventurous Glacier Exploration Hikefrom 49.900 ISK · 7 h
Laki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 min
Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 h
Ice Cave and Snowmobile Tour from Gullfossfrom 42.891 ISK · 4 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 7.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionSkaftafell National Park weather and conditions
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3°Cmostly clear1 m/swind8 h 47 mdaylight · 08:28 – 17:15
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In season now · Winter in IcelandGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 hAll 1,631 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Guðlaug30 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur59 km
- 3Hoffell Hot Tubs89 km
Fuel
- 1Freysnes5 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Fagurhólsmýri22 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Kirkjubæjarklaustur58 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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Is there an entrance fee for Skaftafell National Park?
There is no general entrance fee to Skaftafell National Park. Some sites within the park charge for parking, and guided activities such as glacier walks or ice caves are booked and paid separately.
How do I get to Skaftafell National Park?
Skaftafell National Park is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland sections often need a 4×4 and some interior roads only open in summer.
When is the best time to visit Skaftafell National Park?
The main sites in Skaftafell National Park are accessible year-round on paved roads. Highland and interior areas are summer-only, once the F-roads are cleared of snow. Any ice caves are a winter-only, guided activity.
Do I need a guide for Skaftafell National Park?
You can visit the marked trails and viewpoints on your own. Glacier walks and ice caves require a certified guide and proper equipment — book through a licensed operator, never freelance it.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Eysteinn Guðni Guðnason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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