From Höfn, embark on an exhilarating six-hour glacier hike in Skaftafell Nature Reserve, exploring ice formations. Conclude the day with scenic hikes to Svartifoss and Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon before reaching Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Skaftafell Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
The gateway to Vatnajökull National Park, offering information, facilities, and the starting point for various trails and glacier tours. Arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled hike.
Skaftafell Glacier Hike
An immersive six-hour guided adventure across a glacial tongue, exploring ice sculptures, crevasses, and stunning blue ice formations. Experience the raw power and beauty of Vatnajökull.
Svartifoss (Route S2)
Hike to the unique Svartifoss waterfall, framed by dramatic black basalt columns that inspired Icelandic architecture. The moderate 3.4-mile trail offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Explore the stunning Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, a magnificent, winding gorge with steep walls and a river flowing through its base. The easy 1.3-mile trail offers breathtaking viewpoints from above.