South Iceland · Iceland
Skógafoss
Skógafoss is one of the most powerful waterfalls in Iceland, dropping 60 meters with a width of 25 meters. The sheer volume of water creates a permanent rainbow on sunny days and fills the air with a fine mist that can be felt from far away.
About Skógafoss
Skógafoss is one of the most powerful waterfalls in Iceland, dropping 60 meters with a width of 25 meters. The sheer volume of water creates a permanent rainbow on sunny days and fills the air with a fine mist that can be felt from far away.
History & Background
According to Icelandic legend, the first Viking settler in the area — Þrasi Þórólfsson — hid a treasure chest in a cave behind the waterfall. Centuries later, local people reportedly found the chest but only managed to grab the ring on its side before it disappeared. That ring was donated to the local church and is said to still exist today. You can climb 370 steps to the top of the waterfall for panoramic views over the South Coast.
Key Facts
- ✔Height: 60 meters, width: 25 meters
- ✔One of the largest waterfalls in Iceland
- ✔A rainbow is almost always visible in the mist
- ✔370-step staircase leads to the cliff top
- ✔Part of the former coastline — the sea once reached here thousands of years ago
