Luxury Skaftafell Holidays

Skaftafell lies on the famous Icelandic Ring Road, on the southeastern coast of the country. Part of the Öraefi county in the heart of Vatnajökull National Park, this hiker’s paradise is one of the main highlights of the region.

Thanks to the scenic landscape, natural attractions and wide range of trails, Vatnajökull receives visitors around the year and offers numerous campgrounds. The Skaftafell region is one of its chief attractions, where rugged volcanic mountains tower in the distance while lush meadows sprout wildflowers in the summer months. Visitors can enjoy easy treks that lead up to the Svartifoss waterfall, a thundering cascade surrounded by basalt columns, or to the Skaftafellsjökull glacier tongue. The region is also the perfect base for adventure lovers looking to scale the highest peak in Iceland, Hvannadalshnjúkur.

The Skaftafell Visitor Centre, open around the year, offers visitors insights into the region’s history and geology as well as local settlements that have sprung up over time. It’s also a great source of information on the local hiking trails, and accommodation and adventure options.