Svartifoss
Iceland, South
Svartifoss
LocationIceland, South
RegionSouth
TypeNatural Monument
Coordinates64.0275°, -16.9753°
Established1967
Area0.2
Nearest CityKirkjubæjarklaustur (70 km)
Major CityReykjavík (330 km)
About Svartifoss
The 'Black Falls' is a stunning waterfall surrounded by dramatic hexagonal basalt columns within Vatnajökull National Park's Skaftafell area. The striking dark columns, formed by slow cooling of lava, inspired the design of Reykjavík's Hallgrímskirkja church. Accessible via a popular 1.5 km hiking trail.