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Svartifoss

West Iceland25 km from Reykjavík

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Svartifoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.

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64.3665°N, 21.8549°W · West Iceland

Tours near Svartifoss

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 minFálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 hDog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 hHusky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 hHusky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 hHiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 hSettlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 hDay Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 hHvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
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ToursIn season nowInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Svartifoss weather and conditions

Last updated

7°Clight drizzle · feels 2°C5 m/sgusts 109 h 50 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:08
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 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

Svartifoss — photo by Koen SwiersPhoto: Koen Swiers / Pexels
Svartifoss — photo by Laura ParedisPhoto: Laura Paredis / Pexels
Visit Svartifoss (Black) waterfall in South IcelandAll Things Iceland
Svartifoss — photo by NextvoyagePhoto: Nextvoyage / Pexels
Svartifoss — photo by Thorarinn TorfasonPhoto: Thorarinn Torfason / Pexels
Svartifoss Waterfall, Iceland: Not 1, But 3 Waterfalls!Corno van den Berg
Svartifoss — photo by Joanie TidwellPhoto: Joanie Tidwell / Pexels
Iceland Svartifoss Waterfall Hike - The Black Waterfall Iceland - #4k #hiking #travel #adventureWolf Life Running
Landscape Photography in Iceland - Episode 10 - SvartifossMads Peter Iversen
ICELAND ADVENTURE -Svartifoss waterfall in the snowstuie rich
Svartifoss | Vatnajökull National Park, IcelandHike and Sights

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hellufoss1 km
  2. 2Sunnefjufoss4 km
  3. 3Kattafoss4 km
  4. 4Hundafoss4 km
  5. 5Laxfoss4 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður11 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit13 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur14 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Grundartangi4 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Elínarvegur10 km · 307.9 kr/L
  3. 3Akranes11 km · 307.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus11 km
  2. 2Krónan11 km
  3. 3Verslun Einars Ólafssonar12 km
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Tours

  1. Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
  3. Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the hike to Svartifoss?
About 5.5 km round trip, taking 1.5-2 hours. Moderate difficulty with some uphill.
Is Svartifoss in a national park?
Yes, in Vatnajökull National Park. Skaftafell visitor center has maps and info.
What inspired by Svartifoss?
Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavík was designed to echo these basalt columns.
Can you see Svartifoss without hiking?
No, you need to hike. But the trail passes other waterfalls and viewpoints.
Is parking free at Skaftafell?
No, parking is 750 ISK. Pays for trail maintenance and facilities.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams