Holidays to Skaftafell

Places to Visit in Skaftafell

There are heaps of awesome things you can do when you're in a new destination. So why not get your trip to Skaftafell off to the perfect start by perusing some of our top tips? After all – out there starts here!

Time spent amongst nature has been shown to positively affect both your spiritual and physical state of being. Visit Skafkatell National Park and experience the rewards of reconnecting with the natural world. Still got some time to spare? After a way to relieve the stresses of urban life? Suck in the fresh air as you go for a romp through Vatnajökull National Park.

Popular Activities for your Skaftafell Holiday

The world is alive with adventure, and there are endless extraordinary experiences to be had when we grab our luggage and go on holiday.

There are a number of fantastic things to do in Skaftafell. Why not buy a Small Group Easy Glacier Hiking Tour In Skaftafell or a Skaftafell Glacier Hike - 3-hour Walk?

For a complete list of options, go to our Skaftafell things to do page.

Skaftafell Accommodation

Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of accommodation to pick and choose from in Skaftafell. The Hotel Skaftafell (Skaftafelli 2) is the only Expedia-listed property in the vicinity.

Nearest Airports to Skaftafell

Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) can be found 55 miles (89 km) northeast of downtown Skaftafell. Claim your luggage, flag down a cab and let the good times roll!

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.