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Skútafoss

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WaterfallWest Iceland

Skútafoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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Skútafoss is a waterfall on the Leirá river in West Iceland.

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Skútafoss is in West Iceland at 64.4707°N, 20.9725°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Skútafoss weather and conditions

At Skútafoss in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:30 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 6°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 17:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Skútafoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Quick Hike to Skútafoss. One of Iceland's lesser known falls. — Skútafoss — video poster — Quick Hike to Skútafoss. One of Iceland's lesser known falls.MitchyB

Skútafoss waterfall in East-Iceland — Skútafoss — video poster — Skútafoss waterfall in East-IcelandRegína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

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How do I get to Skútafoss?

Skútafoss is located in West 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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Krosslaug

12 km·~14 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

18 km·~22 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Selgil

25 km·~30 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

26 km·~31 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hvannabrekka

22 km·~26 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Nyrðri-Leirar

22 km·~26 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Fagrabrekka

22 km·~27 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Reyðarfellsskógur

25 km·~30 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

30 km·~37 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

46 km·~55 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

26 km·~31 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarvatn

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ferstikla

31 km·~37 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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