Iceland 

Best Places to Visit in Iceland

Where to see wildlife and must-go spots

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Iceland - Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Svartifoss

By @silvia

Svartifoss means “Black Falls” and is a 20-meter waterfall known for the dark hexagonal basalt columns behind it. To reach it, you need to walk about 1.5 km from the visitor center on an easy trail. The mix of white water and black rock makes it one of the most photographed waterfalls in Iceland.

Address: 785, Iceland

  • Known for

    Waterfall with unique black basalt columns.

  • Tips

    Wear good shoes for the hike and go early or late in the day for fewer people and better light.

About @silvia

Every place whispers its story; its cafés, galleries, backstreets, and the animals that live there. My maps are small love letters to culture and to the lives I quietly watch unfold.

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