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Svartifoss

Skaftafell, Iceland

Nature

A waterfall framed by dark hanging basalt columns in Skaftafell, part of Vatnajökull National Park. It is about 1.5 km uphill from the visitor centre car park (fee); allow around 1.5 hours there and back.

Nearest town
Skaftafell, Iceland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
64.0275, -16.9753

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • SkaftafellCampsite
    1 km from Svartifoss
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Campsite ReceptionCampsite
    1 km from Svartifoss
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  • SvinafellCampsite
    8 km from Svartifoss
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All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Svartifoss?

Svartifoss is in Skaftafell, Iceland, at GPS 64.0275, -16.9753. It is about 89 km from Höfn.

Can you camp near Svartifoss?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Skaftafell, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Svartifoss?

Svartifoss is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s south coast: Skógafoss to the glacier lagoons.

What is there to see near Svartifoss?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fjallsárlón (29 km), Jökulsárlón (37 km), Fjaðrárgljúfur (65 km) and Stokksnes and Vestrahorn (101 km).

When is the best time to visit Svartifoss?

Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)