A broad, thundering curtain of water.
Skogafoss is one of Iceland's biggest and most beautiful waterfalls, a wide, powerful curtain dropping from the old sea cliffs on the south coast.
A stairway climbs beside it to a viewpoint and the start of a famous trail past dozens more falls toward Thorsmork.
South Iceland unfolds along the ring road east of Reykjavik, one of the easiest and most rewarding self drives in the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
A broad, powerful wall of falling water.
Stairs to a viewpoint above the falls.
The start of a route past many more falls.
Local experiences in and around Skogafoss. Reserve in minutes once booking goes live.
We are connecting local operators across Iceland through Bokun so you can book trusted tours and activities near Skogafoss in a few clicks. Live pricing and instant booking arrive with our marketplace.
Other places within easy reach for a longer trip.
Quick answers for planning your visit.
Skogafoss is in South Iceland, Iceland. It is on the ring road on the south coast of Iceland.
Skogafoss is known for its wide powerful drop, frequent rainbows, a clifftop viewpoint and the Fimmvorduhals trail beginning above it.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 1 hour here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.