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Skútafoss

East Iceland339 km from Reykjavík

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Skútafoss is a waterfall on the Þorgeirsstaðaá stream in East Iceland.

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64.3423°N, 14.9475°W · East Iceland

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Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hGlaciers of Höfn - Where ice shapes lifefrom 2.990 ISK · 1 hHalf-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 hBuggy tours - beach and secret glacier lagoon - 4-5 hoursfrom 54.500 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile tour on Vatnajökull Glacierfrom 31.500 ISK · 3 hSuper Jeep Glacier Tourfrom 31.000 ISK · 3 hSuper Jeep Frozen Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 hValleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hDjúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hSkaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Skútafoss weather and conditions

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2°Cclear · feels -1°C2 m/swind9 h 50 mdaylight · 07:50 – 17:40
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
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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%

Photos & videos

Skútafoss — photo by Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Quick Hike to Skútafoss. One of Iceland's lesser known falls.MitchyB
Skútafoss waterfall in East-IcelandRegína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Skútafoss | Fremstifoss | Scary Winds | Ring Road | Iceland Travel Vlog | Day 3 | 6Pickup Sports
Skútafoss waterfall in East-IcelandRegína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Skútafoss & the Mystery Red Chair | Hidden Waterfall in East IcelandNomad of the Stars 遊人星空
Skútafoss | Fremstifoss | Unforgiving scary Wind | Ring Road | Iceland Travel Vlog | Day 3 | 5Pickup Sports

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Fremstifoss< 1 km
  2. 2Innstifoss< 1 km
  3. 3Bergárfoss10 km
  4. 4Stórifoss30 km
  5. 5Bólstaðafoss33 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Höfn16 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður20 km
  3. 3Hoffell Hot Tubs23 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Nesjar14 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Höfn16 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Djúpivogur47 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó16 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin47 km
  3. 3Kaupfjelagið67 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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How do I get to Skútafoss?
Skútafoss is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Skútafoss 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 Skútafoss?
Skútafoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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All waterfalls51 waterfalls in East Iceland, 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