Svartifoss
Svartifoss — 'Black Falls' — is a striking waterfall in Skaftafell framed by hanging columns of dark basalt that inspired the design of several of Iceland's mos…
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About Svartifoss
Svartifoss — 'Black Falls' — is a striking waterfall in Skaftafell framed by hanging columns of dark basalt that inspired the design of several of Iceland's most important buildings.
Witness nature's architectural marvel: basalt columns framing a waterfall.
Background
History & Background
The basalt columns surrounding Svartifoss were the inspiration for architect Guðjón Samúelsson's design of Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavík and the Skaftafell visitor centre. The falls drop 20 meters into a pool below, surrounded by lush birch woodland. The hike to Svartifoss from the Skaftafell visitor centre takes about 45 minutes and offers views across the glacier outwash plain.
Svartifoss is a waterfall in east-iceland, offering visitors a beautiful display of Iceland's dramatic natural scenery. The waterfall is surrounded by typical Icelandic landscape and makes for a rewarding stop.
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