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Skínandi

Highlands275 km from Reykjavík

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Skínandi is a waterfall on the Svartá river in the Icelandic Highlands.

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64.9368°N, 16.4872°W · Highlands

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Skínandi weather and conditions

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1°Cclear · feels -7°C10 m/sgusts 189 h 46 mdaylight · 07:58 – 17:44
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

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Skínandi waterfall in Svartá river in the Highlands of IcelandRegína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Runufoss112 km
  2. 2Skuggafoss127 km
  3. 3Hvanngiljafoss139 km
  4. 4Gýgjarfoss140 km
  5. 5Fagrifoss140 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Drekafoss13 km
  2. 2Gljúfrasmiður28 km
  3. 3Sauðárfoss29 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Víti17 km
  2. 2Víti Askja17 km
  3. 3Laugarvallalaug35 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Möðrudalur62 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Mývatn75 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Skjöldólfsstaðir77 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð81 km
  2. 2Nettó97 km
  3. 3Bónus104 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
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How do I get to Skínandi?
Skínandi is located in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Skínandi free to visit?
Most Icelandic waterfalls are free to enter. Parking may cost 700–1000 ISK — use the Parka app or pay on-site.
What is the best time to visit Skínandi?
Skínandi is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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All waterfalls14 waterfalls in Highlands, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams