Iceland Svartifoss
Waterfall surrounded by rare hexagonal basalt rock columns similar to the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland.
Photography Tips
There are two places where you can compose this shot. The first is on a viewing platform to the right, and the second is on the rocks directly in front of the waterfall. The rocks are a bit trickier to climb onto, but I think the composition is better from that vantage point. Just be mindful not to get in the way of the compositions of other photographers - like all the major highlights of Iceland, there will be lots of other tripods around you.
Travel Information
You need to park your car at the Skaftafell Camping site (parking is 1000 ISK and can be paid at machines or with the Parka app). From there, it is a manageable but steep hiking trail that passes two more beautiful waterfalls. You have several nice perspectives, but expect lots of people, especially once the buses arrive. Being here early is a very good idea. I suggest a round trip when going back by passing the bridge next to the waterfall. You will be alone in an instant and you will find many amazing secret spots when going back to the camping ground.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise or sunset in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
09:46 - 16:00
| current local time: 00:31
Photo Themes
angelika
basalt rock
basaltsteine
Landschaft
pflanzen
Wasserfall
Waterfall
Locations
Skaftafell National Park
Svartifoss
Hornafjörður
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