Svartifoss is a waterfall in Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park and is surrounded by hexagonal lava basalt columns. From the Skaftafell Visitor …
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Dec 9, 2024
A nice hike with some elevation leads you to this beautiful waterfall it is incredibly unique and worth the stop. We went early and it was not that busyFull review by amandafH1618AW
Nov 13, 2024
Out of the many waterfalls I've seen in Iceland, this is one of my favorite. The hike to the waterfall itself is quite enjoyable. It is uphill at some points but not really difficult. You can get qui…Full review by Karim M
Sep 30, 2024
Very beautiful waterfall with special black stones behind it, worth seeing this waterfall, prepare yourself for a little bit hikingFull review by ghazalefb
How is the falls during winter December? is the water frozen? what about the path, would mere walking cleats sufficient?
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Can only comment for September. Guessing it will be colder and probably snowy in December. When dry, decent walking shoes or even trainers are fine. If snowy then waterproof hiking …
Can only comment for September. Guessing it will be colder and probably snowy in December. When dry, decent walking shoes or even trainers are fine. If snowy then waterproof hiking boots/crampons probably better. It's a 3.5km hike there and back.
hi everyone! i read about a shorter 1.4km hike to Svartifoss Waterfall, which requires us to park a distance away from the visitor centre. Is that hiking trail still open? We are going in late June. Thanks!
Hi, how long does it take to hike to the waterfall? I am a very bad hiker. I need to prepare my mind fully before attempting to see this waterfall :)
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It’s a bit of a trek with a moderate gradient for 2 kms from the Skaftafell Visitor Centre but well worth the effort. Not my favourite Icelandic waterfall (that would be Seljalandsfoss, …
It’s a bit of a trek with a moderate gradient for 2 kms from the Skaftafell Visitor Centre but well worth the effort. Not my favourite Icelandic waterfall (that would be Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss or Stjórnarfoss) but Svartifoss would go well as an afternoon activity after doing an ice cave and glacier walk in the morning. Crampons advised if icy and much better to buy these in the UK than in Iceland - you can buy Pawaca Universal Anti-Slip Shoes Ice Gripper on Amazon for only £5.99. I would allow an hour if you aren’t a great walker.
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