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Skaftafell National Park |
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785 Fagurholsmyri, Skaftafell National Park, Kirkjubaejarkaustur, Iceland |
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64.07039, -16.974974
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No GPS
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| Phone Number |
354 478 1627
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| Website |
http://iceland.vefur.is/iceland_travel_info/national_parks/skaftafell.htm
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| Description |
Skaftafell National Park is Iceland´s second national park, established in 1967. Skaftafell is an area of almost 5.000 square kilometres and is an oasis wedged between sand and glacier. Its unique natural beauty is a result of favourable weather conditions and the interplay of fire and ice. On 7 June 2008, it became a part of the larger Vatnajökull National Park.The second national park, Skaftafell., established in 1967 (400-500 square kilometres), contains some of the most precious natural pearls of the country. The rugged landscapes, mountains and glaciers, the flora and the fauna have a magnetic influence on the visitors. There are no roads inside Skaftafell National Park but it´s easy to get there from Reykjavik. The distance from the Reykjavik is about 330 km along Route 1. Inside Skaftafell there are number of hiking trails and large camping grounds – although the layer of grass is very thin so you might need a hammer to get the pegs in. The Vistor´s Center in Skaftafell is well worth a visit. I´ts ideal to combine a visit to Skaftafell with the glacier lagoon Jokulsarlon and the Laki crater area.
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