Skaftafell - A Hiker's Paradise
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- Activities in Skaftafell
- Svartifoss waterfall
- Sjónarnípa
- Ingólfshöfði
- The glaciers
- Hvannadalshnúkur
- Bicycling
- Lómagnúpur Mountain
- Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
- Diamond beach
- How to get there?
- Where to stay?
- Remember to respect the nature
- What to bring with you for a stay in Skaftafell
- For budget option: Bring camping gear
- Time to hit the road
As often as I’ve visited Skaftafell, I still get goose bumps when I see the mountains in a distance as you approach the national park. Skaftafell national park has been my favourite spot in Iceland for many years. However because of its location it hasn't gained as much popularity as other places in Iceland. The national park is located at the South East Coast of Iceland at the roots of Vatnajökull, the biggest glacier in Europe. It's difficult to describe the beauty of the area in words, but the scenery in Skaftafell is like no other; here you'll find stunning glaciers, black beaches and some of the highest peaks of Iceland.