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Discover the best top things to do in Skogar, Iceland including Gljufrabui Waterfalls, Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail, Kvernufoss, Skogafoss, Skogar Museum, Seljavallalaug.
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1. Gljufrabui Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By danielalanmartin - Barnstaple, United Kingdom
I found this waterfall by pure chance, and what I then saw was an example there still exist places on this planet that will take your breath away. I believe that the public shouldn't be allowed here because it feels magical in the sense that there is nothing like it on the planet. The masses tend to go to seljalandsfoss but they don't know what they are missing (especially since it's only a 10min walk away) all I'm gonna say is that you will need to walk inside the river up through a canyon approx 20-30mtrs before you get presented with the biggest surprise of your lives. This angelic waterfall falls from the ceiling above you. I can honestly say hand on heart, that of how you don't visit this place you're a fool. At the same time it's better for me so next time I visit, it shall remain less touched/visited by the public. Which is fine by me! If you do go you will need, waterproof footwear at least and depending on how close to the fall you wanna go, a rain jacket too. You guys can thank me later. Your welcome
2. Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By IndiaDave - Cincinnati, United States
We parked our rental car at the Lava Centre in Hvolsvollur and took the mid morning bus to the Volcano Huts. Spent the afternoon hiking; climbed Valahnukur for some awesome views and made our way to the Basar Hut where we spent the night. The next morning we hiked the Fimmvorduhals. We finished at Skogar by early evening and took the public bus back to Hvolsvollur. It was a long, but memorable day. The Fimm was a fairly challenging hike for me (early 60's), but I did fine. Take this hike seriously - It's 15.4 miles and the weather is unpredictable. Take the time to prepare and you will be rewarded. We hiked at a leisurely pace in awe of this wondrous environment. The Fimm provides a unique life experience. I memorialized the hike with a video on youtube. Google - wittkamp Hiking the Fimmvorduhals Trail.
3. Kvernufoss
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 957robinh - Durham, United Kingdom
Our small group tour guide took us off the beaten track a few times during our tour of Southern Iceland, and this was a highlight of the highlights! The walk from the road can be a little tricky if you aren't steady on your feet, and one of our group opted out, probably wisely. For those who braved the 15 minutes or so walk along the path we were treated to a spectacular waterfall which you could go behind, with fabulous photo opportunities at every step along the way. The weather for us was fine and sunny, although it would be more tricky in rain or snow, and it is a little off the beaten track if there was a mishap. Very highly recommended, with those caveats in mind.
4. Skogafoss
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,844 reviews
Reviewed By MikeO655 - Roanoke, United States
We echo the superlatives written about these falls in other posts. Stunning. And, if you walk up close, excitingly loud and wet. We did walk up the steep steps to the top and marveled at the views of the roaring stream feeding the falls, the lush green hills, the sheep grazing on the steep slope, and the distant views of the coast.
5. Skogar Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 550 reviews
Skogar Museum, in Skogar, Southern Iceland, is a cultural heritage collection of 15,000 artifacts exhibited in 3 museums and 6 historical buildings. It's one minute from Skogar Waterfall, just off Ring Road 1. Skogar Museum is open 365 days of the year, and we look forward to your visit! Hours: June, July, August 9:00-18:00, September through May 10:00-17:00. The Folk Museum includes agricultural and fishery tools, boats and maritime gear, textiles and costumes, musical instruments, rare books and manuscripts, natural history, and fascinating Icelandic curiousities. The Open Air Museum includes a traditional turf farmstead, a 19th century gabled farm home, a home crafted from ship wrecked driftwood, a multi denominational church assembled from 16 regional churches, and of course a miniature turf home for elves. The Transport and Communications Museums document technologies transforming rural south coast farmsteads into a network of modern communities, with an exemplary collection of automobiles, trucks, highway machinery, telecommunication, radio, and rescue team equipment used over the last century.
Reviewed By 836anneliesb - Antwerp Province, Belgium
I learned a lot at the Skogar museum. It is a very informative and detailed museum about the daily live in the early days, about transportation and communication. It is an extensive museum, both inside and outside. Certainly worth a visit.
6. Seljavallalaug
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 405 reviews
Reviewed By Shofsan - Hallevik, Sweden
I went here with my husband, since it was oj the way back from our South Coast tour. We didn't have our suits with is, but wanted to see it. I'm glad we decided to do the small hike! The valley in which it's located in is beautiful! I enjoyed the walk there probably more than the actual destination. It's really cool to see this pool in the middle of nature. There were four people swimming in it and the water looks a little green, probably from the algae. Keep to the left and find the little path then just walk straight. There was also a little "bridge" to help you cross over the river if you happened to not be wearing waterproof shoes:)
