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Youth Hostel in Skógar
Travel Tips for Skógar (Page 1/3)

Budget Meals Evening and Night Time Entertainment Visitor Attractions Where To Go Next
For good eats check out... 04 Sep 2011 Christine, USA:
The hotel restaurant nearby has great food and nice wine selection.
Don't miss... 08 Sep 2011 Sebastian, Germany:
the trail to the new lava field.
Don't miss... 04 Sep 2011 Christine, USA:
The volcano museum right on Hwy 1 -- wonderful film about the 2010 eruption and the recovery of the family farm and area. Not to be missed.
Don't miss... 02 Sep 2011 Eduardo, Spain:
Walking up to the top of skogafoss and on to the next spectacular waterfall!
For good eats check out... 29 Aug 2011 Carmen, England & Wales:
There is a snack bar next there (that will also happily store your luggage for free) but be aware that their opening times are not very reliable. They sometimes just close during the day although it says outside "open all day". Also try the cafeteria at the museum, they have an 800ISK flatrate for soup and bread and they have fantastic cakes, too.
Don't miss... 29 Aug 2011 Carmen, England & Wales:
Obviously, Skogafoss. Consider hiking up along the river - it has lots of small waterfalls
Don't miss... 27 Aug 2011 Catherine, England & Wales:
A wonderful walk up the steps at the side of the waterfall and along the river (with it's further 23 waterfalls - we didn't count them but read that and it's most likely correct - all stunning) up to the footbridge over the river when you're within sight of the two glaciers. It was supposed to take 2-3 hours but took us 5, but we did stop a lot for photos/to read books/eat snacks etc. We returned via the road as quicker but much less scenic apart from some wonderful views of the glaciers and coastline etc.
27 Aug 2011 Catherine, England & Wales:
Berunes; Vestmannaeyjar both great hostels and Heimaey a wonderful island
For great nightlife try... 29 Aug 2011 Carmen, England & Wales:
For a great nightlife, don't go to Skogar - there is nothing else but the waterfall and a few houses.
For good eats check out... 18 Aug 2011 Massimo, Italy:
at Vik (30km from the Hostel) there's a couple of good restaurants.
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HI Hostel Skógar

The Hostel by Skógar is situated in the old children's school, close to Skógafoss, one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland. Skógar is a popular place surrounded by great and varied nature; glaciers, mountains, black beaches, green acres, forested area, waterfalls and good hiking routes. Additionally, Skógar local museum, is one of the frequently visited of its kind in Iceland. The hostel is a great stop over for those who are hiking over Fimmvörðuháls, which is one of the most popular routes in the country. Skógar are situated in the middle of south Iceland and is therefore ideal for those who want to explore the south of the country. Please note that the next store is 15 km away. Next hostels: Vík 32 km , Fljótsdalur 75 km. | more......