Travel Guide of Skógar in Iceland by Influencers and Travelers
Skógar, literally forests, is a small Icelandic village with a population of roughly 25 located at the south of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, in the municipality of Rangárþing eystra.
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1 - Skógafoss
Skógafoss is a waterfall situated on the Skógá River in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. After the coastline had receded seaward, the former sea cliffs remained, parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometres, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the coastal lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland.
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2 - Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík
7 km away
The Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík is a church which is apart from the State Church. It is an independent Lutheran Free Church of Iceland. It lies in the centre of the Icelandic capital, by the lake Tjörnin. The Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík congregation was established in Reykjavík in the autumn of 1899. It had an initial membership of 600 which soon rose.
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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Northern Lights Tours from Reykjavik
7 km away
Get yourself some hot drinks and delicious waffles, and tuck in while you watch the Northern Lights dance in Iceland's skies. That's the dream evening when you join this comfy, cozy bus tour from Reykjavik. Your expert driver and guide will take you out to their secret spots, where the city lights don't detract from the neon green Northern Lights. Dress up warm and don't forget your cameras. You'll get some basic information from your guide on how to get the best pictures of the lights. This tour depends on weather and sightings are not guaranteed. But don't worry if you don't see the lights on your first trip - simply join again on another night for free.
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4 - Búðir
6 km away
Búðir is a small hamlet in Búðahraun lava fields in Staðarsveit, which is in the western region of Iceland, on the westernmost tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula where Hraunhafnará falls to the sea, the original old name of Búðir having been Hraunhöfn.
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5 - Harpa
7 km away
Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on May 4, 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland.
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6 - Helicopter tours in Reykjavik
6 km away
Fly over the magnificent erupting Geldingadalur volcano site on a panoramic helicopter flight! On arrival at Reykjavik domestic airport, you'll meet your pilot who will accompany you on this helicopter flight to the Þórisjöku...
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7 - Grótta Island Lighthouse
8 km away
Grótta is a tied island at the extreme end of Seltjarnarnes in the Capital Region of Iceland. During high tide the tombolo is completely submerged, turning Grótta into an island.
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8 - Hallgrimskirkja
7 km away
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9 - Wildlife Experiences in Reykjavik
7 km away
Set sail from Reykjavik on a whale-watching excursion! Go in search of Minke whales and humpback whales, while also admiring the view of the mountains and islands around Reykjavik. When the weather is clear and favourable, you may even catch a glimps...
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10 - Sun Voyager
8 km away
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11 - Sólheimajökull
11 km away
Sólheimajökull is a glacier in southern Iceland, between the volcanoes Katla and Eyjafjallajökull. Part of the larger Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Sólheimajökull is a prominent and popular tourist location owing to its size and relative ease of access.
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12 - Glacier hiking in Reykjavik
7 km away
Get off the beaten track and experience movie-like landscapes as you make your way through the amazing blue and black ice cave of Kötlujökull glacier. It all kicks off in the comfort and excitement of a Super Jeep as you drive to...
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13 - Reykjavík
11 km away
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay. Its latitude is 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state.
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14 - Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls
13 km away
Fimmvörðuháls is the area between the glaciers Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull in southern Iceland. The route between Skógar and Thórsmörk goes through this pass and is one of the most popular walking routes in Iceland, despite being 22 kilometres long and involving 1,000 metres of climbing.
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15 - Hiking / Trekking in Reykjavik
7 km away
Hike around the caramel colored peaks of Landmannalaugar in this unique tour through the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Icelandic Highlands. Landmannalaugar is a unique geothermally active wonderland with hot springs, rambling lava f...
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16 - Eyjafjallajökull
13 km away
Eyjafjallajökull is one of the smaller ice caps of Iceland, north of Skógar and west of Mýrdalsjökull. The ice cap covers the caldera of a volcano with a summit elevation of 1,651 metres.
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17 - Thórsmörk
18 km away
Thórsmörk is a mountain ridge in Iceland that was named after the Norse god Thor. It is situated in the south of Iceland between the glaciers Tindfjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull.
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18 - Þjóðvegur
18 km away
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19 - Dyrhólaey Lighthouse
22 km away
The Dyrhólaey Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the central south coast of Iceland.
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20 - Capital Region
22 km away
Greater Reykjavík is a region in southwestern Iceland that comprises the national capital Reykjavík and six municipalities around it. Each municipality has its own elected council.
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21 - Dyrhólaey
23 km away
Dyrhólaey, formerly known by seamen as Cape Portland, is a small promontory located on the south coast of Iceland, not far from the village Vík. In fact, Dyrhólaey is the southernmost point in mainland Iceland. It was formerly an island of volcanic origin, which is also known by the Icelandic word eyja meaning island.
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22 - Reykjanesbær
24 km away
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