Title: Skaftafell Travel Guide: Best of Skaftafell, Eastern Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell-Hotels.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell-Holiday-Rentals.d6151232.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Skaftafell Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Car-Hire-Guide)[Skaftafell Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell.d6151232.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Skaftafell Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Breathtaking view of Skaftafellsjokull glacier tongue and volcanic mountains around on South Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/120f6333-980c-4586-af36-58857bf7945f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Breathtaking view of Skaftafellsjokull glacier tongue and volcanic mountains around on South Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/120f6333-980c-4586-af36-58857bf7945f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama Aussicht auf den Skaftafellsjökull Gletscher im Skaftafell Nationalpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/f51d0f58-af31-4bd5-897e-8c2a158751a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Inside an ice cave in Vatnajokull, Iceland, the ice is thousands of years old and so packed it is harder than steel and crystal clear. Winter travel around the world. Beautiful landscape background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/c0aa273f-6b49-4768-adff-5a8f646f8046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![beautiful hike in the surroundings of Skaftafell. When i saw this mountain, it turns a big smile on my face! #happy #troveon #iceland #mountains #travel #nationalpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/99a413cc-7b7a-49b4-ac1d-ed03fd4879cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Skaftafell Things to do - Top hotels in Skaftafell - Top Holiday Rentals in Skaftafell ![Hotel Skaftafell](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3814700/3814675/a9205236_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Skaftafell Skaftafelli 2 Skaftafell £170 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Skaftafell. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Friendly staff. Great view Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=3814675&PinnedHotelID=3814675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) ![Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12800000/12794300/12794262/ba6b496d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Hnappavellir, 785 Öræfi Fagurholsmyri Eastern Region £142 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Clean hotel in great location Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=12794262&PinnedHotelID=12794262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) ![Adventure Hotel Hof](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632500/22632426/adcdc0fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adventure Hotel Hof Hof 1 Fagurholsmyri South Iceland Stay at this hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. 8.4/10 Very Good! (548 reviews) This place is about 20 minutes from Dimond Beach, which was amazing! The place was clean, the staff was wonderful, breakfast great. We have absolutely no complaints. I would highly recommend this place. Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=22632426&PinnedHotelID=22632426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=22632426&PinnedHotelID=22632426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) [See all 3 properties in Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6151232) 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. ![Aurora Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30400000/30399300/30399226/62d35d4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aurora Cabins Hafnavegur Höfn South Iceland Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Höfn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Silfurnes Golf Course and Hornafjordur Art Museum ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews) Room was clean and comfortable, heated nicely for arrival. Shower was hot and instructions for the cabin easy to understand. We arrived late and then waited to see the northern lights, which we did. A great view from the bedroom side window over the mountains. Definitely would come back here Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hofn-Hotels-Aurora-Cabins.h30399226.Hotel-Information) ![Old Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99370000/99367900/99367895/fa9f6da3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Old Cottages Reynivellir 2 Reynivellir Stay at this cottage in Reynivellir. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and The Thorbergur Center are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews) We had a great experience staying at the Old Cottages. The location is absolutely amazing, with a beautiful waterfall right out back that made the setting feel peaceful and unique. The layout of the cottage was well thought out and comfortable, making it easy to relax and enjoy our time there. Everything ... Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reynivellir-Hotels-Old-Cottages.h99367895.Hotel-Information) ![Framtid apartments and holiday homes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21596600/21596518/475d85fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Framtid apartments and holiday homes Vogaland 4 Djupivogur Stay at this aparthotel in Djupivogur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bulandstindur and The Eggs of Merry Bay ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (61 reviews) Lovely cottage, well appointed, private, pretty and comfortable. Beautiful location and scenery. Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Djupivogur-Hotels-Framtid-Apartments-And-Holiday-Homes.h21596518.Hotel-Information) [See all 174 properties in Eastern Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6054684&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Skaftafell hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Skaftafell Camping 4.5/5(7 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Skaftafell Camping, a lovely green space in Skaftafell. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell-Camping-Skaftafell.d6102240.Attraction) #### Skaftafell Visitor Centre You can learn about the history of Skaftafell with a visit to Skaftafell Visitor Centre. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell-Visitor-Centre-Skaftafell.d959382510517977088.Attraction) #### Svartifoss Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Svartifoss Waterfall during your travels in Skaftafell. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Svartifoss-Waterfall-Skaftafell.d957205266819235840.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Glacier Wonders: Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/508890/99e16c5f-1e66-4af6-9309-c553712559e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Wonders: Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell (Easy) £83 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glacier-wonders-small-group-glacier-hiking-tour-from-skaftafell-easy.a508890.activity-details) ![Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087220/f3c6c666-09f4-495d-bba6-b28e8f247a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell £97 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-ice-discovery-guided-glacier-hike-from-skaftafell.a1087220.activity-details) ![Glacier Explorer: Small Group Glacier Trek on Vatnajökull](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3958410/b2652c88-c993-4e51-8b32-d1ab45cc0136.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Explorer: Small Group Glacier Trek on Vatnajökull (Intermediate) £117 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glacier-explorer-small-group-glacier-trek-on-vatnajokull-intermediate.a3958410.activity-details) ![Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1054054/bf885d57-85d1-4cd7-96aa-9d33033f8675.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group £108 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glacier-hike-from-skaftafell-extra-small-group.a1054054.activity-details) ![Hiking woman on a glacier in Iceland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/533998/0e3631b4-693a-4c7e-a78d-b05ddc94f356.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skaftafell Glacier Hike - 3-hour Walk £87 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skaftafell-glacier-hike-3-hour-walk.a533998.activity-details) ![Two people on Glacier Hiking Adventure from Skaftafel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/534033/6b7aa840-ad73-49c7-a069-1fe13238bc57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skaftafell Adventurous 5-Hour Hike Glacier Hike £117 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skaftafell-adventurous-5-hour-hike-glacier-hike.a534033.activity-details) [See all activities in Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Skaftafell ![Jokulsarlon Lagoon showing snow as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7233/2b92504e-abde-4a12-8e0c-2db3c1d64cd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fagurholsmyri ![I'm a horse person and of course had to take lots of photos of the beautiful Icelandic Horse. I love their wild mane that gives them a rock star look and how they seem to fit right in with the rough and rugged landscape. This guy stood and posed for me for as long as I wanted. Talk about a rock star!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7233/c8702dbf-4396-420e-8124-4b3f00a353b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Svinafell - Cities near Skaftafell - Places of interest [Fagurholsmyri](https://expedia.co.uk/Fagurholsmyri.dx7233)[Svinafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Svinafell.dx3000437759) - [Vatnajökull National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Vatnajokull-National-Park-Iceland.d553248621533098981.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app