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Skaftafell

Skaftafell is an airfield in , .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Svartifoss and Hundafoss.

Waterfall
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is a waterfall in in in , and is one of the most popular sights in the park. It is surrounded by dark lava columns, which gave rise to its name. is situated 3½ km northwest of Skaftafell.

Waterfall
Photo: Guillaume Baviere, CC BY 2.0.
is a waterfall, which is situated 3 km northwest of Skaftafell.

Waterfall
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is a waterfall, which is situated 3 km northwest of Skaftafell.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Skaftafell.

Locality
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is a preservation area in Öræfi, southeast . It was once a major farm, later being named a national park. Originally known as National Park, it was subsequently joined together with other nearby regions to form the larger .

Skaftafell

Latitude
63.99893° or 63° 59′ 56″ north
Longitude
-16.94039° or 16° 56′ 25″ west
Elevation
77 metres (253 feet)
Open location code
9CM5X3X5+HR
Geo­Names ID
11711546
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Highlights include Black Waterfall and Skerholt.

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