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Skaftafell National Park

South Coast, Iceland

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National parkSouth Coast

Skaftafell National Park

South Coast, Iceland

About

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..

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Map of Skaftafell National Park

Skaftafell National Park is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0156°N, 16.9717°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Skaftafell National Park weather and conditions

At Skaftafell National Park in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:17, sunset 19:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Skaftafell National Park

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Skaftafell National Park — photo by Eysteinn Guðni Guðnason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Eysteinn Guðni Guðnason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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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.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Nafnlausifoss

450 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Þjófafoss

550 m

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Hundafoss

650 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Magnúsarfoss

750 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

30 km·~36 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

59 km·~70 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

89 km·~107 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

89 km·~107 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skaftafell

150 m

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#2.Campsite Reception

150 m

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

7.1 km·~8 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#4.Svinafell

7.1 km·~9 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

89 km·~107 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

120 km·~144 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

148 km·~177 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

4.6 km·~6 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

58 km·~69 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

90 km·~107 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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