over the ages the stream has carved its way through the rocks
information about the trains
there is a camping here
on the Svartifoss trail you cross a small creek
Since 2008 Skaftafell National Park is part of the Vatnajökull National Park. Skaftafell encompasses the region between the Skeidarárjökull and the
Skaftafellsjökull glacier, both being part of the massive Vatnajökull Glacier.
The park is named after a farm that was in operation
till 1988.
The area is known for its pleasant climate with even some sunny days in summer, a rare feat in
the rest of southern Iceland.
It makes Skaftafell a popular hiking and trecking destination for locals and tourists alike.
A
well known and easy trail leads to the Svartifoss waterfall.
The fall sports many "hanging" hexagonal black columns , the
result of slowly cooled lava.
From atop the hill you have a very nice view on the large outwash plains that stretch
towards the ocean.
a view of the park's scenery
Skaftafellsjökull glacier
the foss is famous for the black "hanging"columns
a view over the outwash plains towards the ocean
the Svartifoss from a distance
