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Trip time! Discover the glaciers, hiking, and local cuisine in Skaftafell.

Restaurants, natural beauty, and sights from Skaftafell Camping to Vatnajokull—discover it all in Skaftafell.

Top Hotels in Skaftafell

The Potato Storage
The Potato Storage
3 out of 5
Langatorfa, Svínafell, Skaftafell
The price is ￥11,352 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is steps from Vatnajökull National Park and Vatnajokull. Skaftafell Camping and Skeidararsandur are also ...…

4.9/5Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Fantastic, would stay again

"Arrived during the middle of what could only have been described as a blizzard. Klaus rang us before we arrived to inform us of the road conditions and make sure we were ok. Room itself was very well appointed with fully stocked kitchenette. Clean, tidy, and the double glazed windows and doors all ..."…"

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2020

The Potato Storage
Hotel Skaftafell
Hotel Skaftafell
3 out of 5
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥15,893 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11

Situated in a national park, this hotel is steps from Vatnajökull National Park and Vatnajokull. Skaftafell Camping and Skeidararsandur are also within 9 mi ...…

4/5Very Good! (579 reviews)
Great view right from your bed

"We spent only a night at the hotel on our trip around Iceland. The staff is very friendly and have us a great room with a great view of the glaciers. Also they pointed is at a great hiking trail that brought us right to the beginning of the ice. The room was nice and new with good amenities. The ..."…"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2020

Hotel Skaftafell
Fosshotel Skaftafell
Fosshotel Skaftafell
2.5 out of 5
Freysnesi, Skaftafell, Eastern Region
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Situated in Skaftafell, this hotel is steps from Vatnajökull National Park and Vatnajokull. Skaftafell Camping is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.…

Fosshotel Skaftafell
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Vacation Rentals in Skaftafell

The Potato Storage
The Potato Storage
3 out of 5
Langatorfa, Svínafell, Skaftafell
The price is ￥11,352 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is steps from Vatnajökull National Park and Vatnajokull. Skaftafell Camping and Skeidararsandur are also ...…

4.9/5Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Fantastic, would stay again

"Arrived during the middle of what could only have been described as a blizzard. Klaus rang us before we arrived to inform us of the road conditions and make sure we were ok. Room itself was very well appointed with fully stocked kitchenette. Clean, tidy, and the double glazed windows and doors all ..."…"

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2020

The Potato Storage
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit in Skaftafell

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Skaftafell Camping

Explore the great outdoors at Skaftafell Camping, a lovely green space in Skaftafell. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Skaftafell Camping
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Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Explore the great outdoors at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hofn. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's glaciers.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
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Fjallsárlón

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fjallsárlón during your travels in Hofn. While in this trendy area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Fjallsárlón

Top things to do in Skaftafell

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Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave Adventure & Glacier Hike

￥10,550
Per adult
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave Adventure & Glacier Hike
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Small Group Easy Glacier Hiking Tour In Skaftafell

￥11,543
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group Easy Glacier Hiking Tour In Skaftafell
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Skaftafell Blue Ice Winter Wonderland - 5-Hour Hike

￥12,411
Per adult
Skaftafell Blue Ice Winter Wonderland - 5-Hour Hike
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Reviews of Skaftafell

4.6

Top Destination

5 - Excellent
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3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 3.4482758620689653%
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5/5 - Excellent

AHP

Nov 8, 2019

Artic Adventures has awesome glacier hiking tours.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 12, 2019

Need to see.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 28, 2019

Very nice and secluded but still near general stores and other amenities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 27, 2019

Beautiful area. The weather was an issue for us, but we made the best of it.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

May 19, 2019

Fantastic park and surrounding area

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 19, 2019

Just beautiful- we used Icelandic Mountain Guides to go out of the glacier. I’d highly recommend. An experience of a lifetime.

Cities near Skaftafell

Jokulsarlon Lagoon which includes snow as well as a small group of people

Fagurholsmyri

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