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Skiptárfoss

Westfjords169 km from Reykjavík

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Skiptárfoss is a waterfall in the Westfjords of Iceland.

The stream Skiptá, which forms the boundary between the two municipalities, is the outflow of Skiptárvötn and plunges 80 m down. The stream is fed by snowmelt, and toward the end of summer it carries little water. Until 2014, the road (Vestfjarðavegur, Route 60) crossed a bridge between the waterfall and the mouth of the fjord Kjálkafjörður; the route was later realigned to bypass the inner fjord.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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65.6053°N, 22.9257°W · Westfjords

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Skiptárfoss weather and conditions

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4°Covercast · feels 0°C4 m/sgusts 99 h 42 mdaylight · 08:26 – 18:08
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
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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
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Skiptárfoss — photo by Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Þingmannaá9 km
  2. 2Pennugil12 km
  3. 3Dynjandi19 km
  4. 4Hæstahjallafoss19 km
  5. 5Strompgljúfrafoss19 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Hellulaug12 km
  2. 2Dynjandislaug19 km
  3. 3Krosslaug24 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Flókalundur12 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Bíldudalur32 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Reykhólar37 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Albina48 km
  2. 2Fjölval49 km
  3. 3SAM52 km
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  2. Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
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How do I get to Skiptárfoss?
Skiptárfoss is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Skiptárfoss 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 Skiptárfoss?
Skiptárfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams