National park · South Iceland

Skaftafell National Park

Skaftafell

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Skaftafell National Park, Iceland
Photo: Eysteinn Guðni Guðnason · CC BY-SA 4.0

Before you go

Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.

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Quick facts

  • Skaftafell National Park is 328 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 47 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Skaftafell National Park is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Skaftafell National Park is a national park in South Iceland.
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The facts

Skaftafell National Park: The facts
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík328 km by road, about 4 h 47 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.0156° N, 16.9717° W

Getting there

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Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.

Questions people ask

What is Skaftafell National Park?

Skaftafell National Park is a national park in South Iceland.

Where is Skaftafell National Park?

Skaftafell National Park is at 64.0156° N, 16.9717° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Kristínartindar, a hike about 233 m away in a straight line.

How far is Skaftafell National Park from Reykjavík?

Skaftafell National Park is 328 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 47 min by car.

How do I get to Skaftafell National Park?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skaftafell National Park, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Is there a trail to Skaftafell National Park?

Yes. Walking routes on our map that lead there: Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel (4.9 km, about 1 h 45 min), Sjónarnípa (6.2 km, about 2 h 15 min), Skaftafellsheiði (16 km, about 5 h 55 min).

Does it cost anything to visit Skaftafell National Park?

We have not verified a fee for Skaftafell National Park. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

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