Skógafoss Waterfall Reykjavik

Overview

1. Skógafoss is a waterfall located in the southern part of Iceland, about two hours from Reykjavik. It is 60 meters high and 25 meters wide and is fed by the Skógá River. The name Skógafoss means \"forest waterfall,\" as the area around the waterfall was once covered in trees. It is known for the stunning rainbows that can be seen on sunny days, and visitors can climb the stairs to enjoy views of the surrounding landscape.

2. Skógafoss is open to visitors 24 hours a day, year-round. There is no entrance fee to visit the waterfall, and there are no facilities at the site, although there are public restrooms nearby. The phone number for Skógafoss is +354 487 7248.

3. To get to Skógafoss from Reykjavik, visitors can take a bus or drive along the Ring Road (Route 1). There is a parking lot at the site for those driving. There are also tours available that include stops at Skógafoss, and some tours offer pickup and dropoff at hotels in Reykjavik.

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Skógafoss is a must-see attraction for nature lovers and those who want to check off Iceland’s most important sites.
Waterproof clothing is recommended—Iceland’s weather changes quickly and you can get soaked by the spray, especially when it’s windy.
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking over uneven surfaces.
The climb to the top of the fall’s stairway is fairly demanding, but there are also plenty of photo opportunities from the bottom.