Tours and Tickets to Experience Skógafoss

Skógafoss is located in the village of Skógar in southern Iceland, approximately a 2-hour drive from Reykjavik. Skógafoss is accessible by hiking trail; its parking lot is located just off of the Ring Road. If you’re visiting Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss is only 17 miles (28 kilometers) away.

Skogafoss is a popular waterfall in southern Iceland. It is the first waterfall in a series of waterfalls along the Fimmvörðuháls pass, and its waters are fueled by two glaciers: Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull. One reason Skógafoss is so popular is because it has nearly 400 steps that allow visitors to climb to the top.

Yes, there is a campsite near Skógafoss in the village of Skógar, which has grassy areas available for tent pitching and gravel lots for RV or van campers. Bathrooms with showers are also available at this campsite.

No, there is no admission fee to visit Skógafoss, nor is there a fee for parking at the lot in Skógar. The biggest expense for travelers is typically getting to and from Skógafoss—you can rent a car or book a guided tour.

The Fimmvorduhals Trailhead, also known as Waterfall Way, features Skógafoss on the first leg of its route. There are over two dozen waterfalls along this out-and-back trail, which stretches for 15.5 miles (25 kilometers). At the end of the route, there’s a mountain shuttle you can take back to Skógár.

Visitors can take the Ring Road directly from Reykjavik to Skógar, the village Skógafoss is located in. Renting a car or hiring a taxi are two options. Even though the Skógafoss is not part of the Golden Circle, many tour providers add it onto the itinerary.