Iceland Hidden Waterfall Near Vik

Skogafoss

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(4.2K) · Waterfall in Rangárþing Eystra, Iceland
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Skogafoss probably rivals Gullfoss as Iceland's most famous waterfall. It has a 60m height and 25m width, easy access, and is Julie's favorite falls in …

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Apr 30, 2025
This spectacular waterfall is one of the biggest in Iceland . There is a 500+ step staircase to the top of the waterfall- we did not go up since the climb up and down would not have given us enough t…Full review by UNNIMAYA
Apr 26, 2025
Skogafoss enchanting waterfall. Something very magical about this waterfall. I recommend visiting on a sunny day or at least when it is not raining.Full review by pammap64
Apr 25, 2025
Super-easy to get to from the main road. Pay for parking (about £6 as of April 2025) and off you go. It isn't that big, but you can get very close-up and personal. Definitely worth a detour from the…Full review by mibrah
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Skógafoss is a waterfall situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. After the coastline had receded seaward (it is now …
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Hi. Hope someone can give an indication of the time you’ll need to climb the stairs in wintertime. Thanks.
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open all the time so its down to the length of a day
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I am interested in car rental experience
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I booked ahead of time with Sixt. The car was good... but they did use a lot of upsell tactics. "Sandstorm damage" ... they said was highly recommended if traveling to the south. We …
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I booked ahead of time with Sixt. The car was good... but they did use a lot of upsell tactics. "Sandstorm damage" ... they said was highly recommended if traveling to the south. We encountered nothing but pleasant drizzle. Aside from that, the company was descent.
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How long would you need to spend at the falls?
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If it’s just at ground level 30 mins should be adequate. If you want to reach the upper levels allocate 1& 1/2 hours to 2 hours dependent on your exploring needs.
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Is it possible to visit Skogafoss in January via 4wd vehicle?
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As above, I don't think you will have any issues visiting unless there is some really unfortunate weather.
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