Waterfall · South Coast, Reykjavik

Skógafoss Waterfall

Skógafoss Waterfall
Photo: Hansueli Krapf, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Water falls 60 meters over a cliff edge into a wide pool. A path leads behind the falls where mist creates rainbows. A staircase climbs to the top for views over the river and coast.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road

Visiting Skógafoss Waterfall: what to know

Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
June to August for clear paths
Getting there
Two hour drive or bus from Reykjavik

Reykjavik itineraries with Skógafoss Waterfall

Day 2 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road

The Golden Circle

How Skógafoss Waterfall fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Þingvellir National ParkGolden Circle
  2. 12:30GeysirHaukadalur
  3. 14:30GullfossGolden Circle
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Skógafoss Waterfall FAQs

Is Skógafoss free to visit?

Entry is free. No tickets or fees apply.

How do you get to Skógafoss from Reykjavik?

Drive or take a bus south along the coast road. The trip takes about two hours.

Can you walk behind Skógafoss?

A short path leads behind the waterfall. Expect heavy spray on the route.

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