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Skaftafell National Park
Skaftafell National Park Review
Bordering Vatnajökull is Skaftafell National Park, the largest of Iceland's three national reserves. Glaciers branching off Vatnajökull shelter Skaftafell from winds, creating a verdant oasis. In the park, you can walk for days on beautiful trails through a rare combination of green forest, clear water, waterfalls, sands, mountains, and glaciers. Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur, reaching 6,950 feet, is just outside the park and provides a stunning backdrop. The famous Svartifoss (Black Falls) tumbles over a cliff whose sides resemble the pipes of a great organ. Don't miss Sel, a restored gabled farmhouse high up on the slope. Guided walks in the national park are organized daily in July and August.
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- Phone: 470-8300 Visitor Center
- Hours: Jan. 1-Feb. 28: 11-3; March 1-May 20: 9-4; May 21-June 15: 9-7; June 16-Aug. 20: 8 am-9 pm; Aug. 21-Sep. 15: 9-7; Sep.16-Oct. 31: 9-4; Nov. 1-Dec. 31: 11-3
- Website: www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is/english/operation/visitor-centre/skaftafellsstofa/
- Location: Skaftafell National Park
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