Rangárþing eystra

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Skogar featuring a waterfall as well as a large group of people
Skogar which includes a gorge or canyon, a cascade and a river or creek
Skogafoss featuring a waterfall as well as a small group of people
Seljalandsfoss showing a cascade
Seljalandsfoss featuring a river or creek and a waterfall
The Garage
The Garage
3 out of 5
Varmahlíð South Coast, Rangárþing eystra
The price is SAR 665 per night from May 13 to May 14
SAR 665
SAR 762 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rangárþing eystra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (861 reviews)
"Nice suits in a beautiful location. We enjoyed hiking up the waterfall and playing with the dogs. The owners provided fresh baking for guests daily, which was a lovely surprise."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

The Garage
Hotel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels
Hotel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels
3 out of 5
Skogar, Rangárþing eystra
The price is SAR 618 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
SAR 618
SAR 709 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rangárþing eystra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (589 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in front of an amazing waterfall. Perfect place to stay and take up early to hike the waterfall"

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Hotel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels
South Iceland Guesthouse
South Iceland Guesthouse
2.5 out of 5
Steinar 3, Rangárþing eystra
Stay at this guesthouse in Rangárþing eystra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Skogafoss and Rutshellir Caves are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)
"Nice quiet location close to the fosses, facilities are nice and the kitchen is fully stocked"

Reviewed on 18 March 2025

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The Garage
The Garage
3 out of 5
Varmahlíð South Coast, Rangárþing eystra
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rangárþing eystra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (861 reviews)
"Nice suits in a beautiful location. We enjoyed hiking up the waterfall and playing with the dogs. The owners provided fresh baking for guests daily, which was a lovely surprise."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

The Garage
Brú Guesthouse
Brú Guesthouse
3 out of 5
861 Hvolsvöllur, Rangárþing eystra
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Rangárþing eystra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions DC-3 Airplane Wreck and Seljalandsfoss ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (390 reviews)
"It was very clean, easy to locate and at a great location. All the amenities were so nice. Wps definitely go again!!!"

Reviewed on 9 April 2025

Brú Guesthouse
Starlight Camping Pods
Starlight Camping Pods
2.5 out of 5
South Lambafell, Rangárþing eystra, Rangárþing eystra
Stay at this cabin in Rangárþing eystra. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Skogafoss and Rutshellir Caves are located ...
3.2/10 (8 reviews)
"Firs they forgot to send us the code for the lock box. With the bad signal I had in that location it was very difficult to call them. After about 5 attempts they finally picked up the phone and they give me the information which they supposed to do at least 24 hours before our arrival. No apologies ..."

Reviewed on 9 September 2024

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Popular places to visit

Skogafoss which includes a river or creek and a cascade

Skogafoss

5/5(272 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Skogafoss, a lovely green space in Skogar. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Skogafoss
Seljalandsfoss showing a waterfall

Seljalandsfoss

5/5(155 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Seljalandsfoss during your travels in Stóridalur. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

Seljalandsfoss
Eyjafjallajokull

Eyjafjallajokull

4.5/5(118 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Eyjafjallajokull, a lovely green space in Rangárþing eystra. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Eyjafjallajokull
The Valahnúkur summit in Þórsmörk, Iceland sits above the Volcano Huts lodging settlement, a steep 1200 ft hike up a trail above the alluvial plans below the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. Image taken at sunset a few hours before the skies opened up with a vivid Aurora Borealis display #AboveItAll

Thorsmork Reserve

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Thorsmork Reserve, a lovely green space in Rangárþing eystra. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Thorsmork Reserve
Stop in at the Skogasafn museum near the Skogafoss. You can see the reconstructed turf houses and other buildings behind the main museum. The museum itself has lots of artefacts about Icelandic life and its history. But do not skip the small museum just down the road at Eyjafjallajokull, all about the volvanic eruption in 2010

Skógar Museum

4.5/5(13 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Skógar Museum during your trip to Skogar. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Skógar Museum

Skogafoss

5/5(290 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Skogafoss during your travels in Rangárþing eystra. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Skogafoss

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Note that grocery will close each night by 8P, no alcohol is sold past 6P and not too many dining options, but the Art Cafe was excellent! Great jumping off point for sites along the South Coast.