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Svartifoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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Svartifoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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Svartifoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.

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Svartifoss is in West Iceland at 64.3665°N, 21.8549°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Svartifoss weather and conditions

At Svartifoss in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:15 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 7°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Svartifoss

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

Photo: Koen Swiers / Pexels

Photo: Laura Paredis / Pexels

Visit Svartifoss (Black) waterfall in South Iceland — Svartifoss — video poster — Visit Svartifoss (Black) waterfall in South IcelandAll Things Iceland

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Svartifoss — photo by Thorarinn Torfason

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Svartifoss Waterfall, Iceland: Not 1, But 3 Waterfalls! — Svartifoss — video poster — Svartifoss Waterfall, Iceland: Not 1, But 3 Waterfalls!Corno van den Berg

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Iceland Svartifoss Waterfall Hike - The Black Waterfall Iceland - #4k #hiking #travel #adventure — Svartifoss — video poster — Iceland Svartifoss Waterfall Hike - The Black Waterfall Iceland - #4k #hiking #travel #adventureWolf Life Running

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ICELAND ADVENTURE -Svartifoss waterfall in the snow — Svartifoss — video poster — ICELAND ADVENTURE -Svartifoss waterfall in the snowstuie rich

Svartifoss | Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland — Svartifoss — video poster — Svartifoss | Vatnajökull National Park, IcelandHike and Sights

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður

11 km·~13 min drive

Akranes's municipal swimming pool per Visit West Iceland — toilets, a café and a sauna on…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

13 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði

3 km·~4 min drive

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

#2.Stóri – Lambhagi 4

3 km·~4 min drive

Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…

#3.Akranes

11 km·~13 min drive

The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes

#4.Hlaðir, Hvalfjarðarströnd

13 km·~15 min drive

The community center and camp site Hlaðir is a quiet and peaceful place in the northern…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

11 km·~13 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

11 km·~14 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslun Einars Ólafssonar

12 km·~14 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

20 km·~24 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grundartangi

3.7 km·~4 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Elínarvegur

10 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Akranes

11 km·~13 min drive

Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Esjubraut Akranes

11 km·~14 min drive

Olís · 309.8 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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PexelsHero & gallery photography · Koen Swiers / Pexels
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