Skogafoss Waterfall In South Iceland

by David & Intan

Skogafoss Waterfall is the one that inspired me to visit Iceland โ€” seriously. I saw a picture of this epic monster on the internet and decided I had to go.

Iโ€™m happy to report everything about Skogafoss is perfect, from the black volcanic sand on the shore, to the solid sheet of water raining down between green cliffs that look like they came from a fantasy movie.

This travel guide will explain how to get there, and everything you need to know before you go!

Up close view of troll head and Skogafoss Waterfall in Iceland
 

Visiting Skogafoss Waterfall

The size of Skogafoss (pronounced โ€˜skoa-fossโ€™) is impressive. Itโ€™s almost impossible to take a bad photo.

Itโ€™s about 60 meters (200 feet) tall and 25 meters wide, making it one of the taller waterfalls in Iceland. This is a very powerful waterfall with a lot of mist, so during sunny days you can almost always see a big rainbow here.

Waterproof clothes can be handy if you want to go take pictures near the waterfall. You WILL get drenched if you try to get within 30 meters of the falls!

Thereโ€™s an old Icelandic legend that says one of the first Viking settlers hid a treasure chest of gold behind the waterfall.

Tiny travel guy posing at Skogafoss Waterfall in Iceland
 

Above The Falls

Be sure to climb the 500 steps up to the viewing platform above the waterfall too!

This gives you some other perspectives, including a nice top down view of the falls and cliffs.

In the winter this path can get slippery and dangerous, so itโ€™s only recommended in the summer.

Skogafoss Waterfall in Iceland
 

Entrance Fees

No parking fee or entry fee is required to visit Skogafoss.
 

How To Get To Skogafoss Waterfall

Go south along the Ring Road (Route 1).

Skogafoss is about 150 kilometers (90 miles) from Reykjavik, so it can easily be done as a day trip, along with Seljalandsfoss and some other nearby attractions.

Near the waterfall parking, thereโ€™s also a restaurant and museum that may be worth checking out.


 

Extra: Kvernufoss Waterfall

While youโ€™re at Skogafoss, consider visiting Kvernufoss too. This is a less known 30 meter (100 foot) tall hidden waterfall near Skogafoss.

The 20 minute hike from Skogar to Kvernufoss is a scenic walking path through an incredible green canyon that looks like something out of Lord of the Rings.

Read More: Kvernufoss Waterfall


 

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1 comment

Anwesha Bhattacharya October 12, 2020 - 9:57 am

The landmark of Iceland,this waterfall is mesmerising indeed.

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