Skaftafellsstofa

About the museum

Skaftafellsstofa is the information and education centre of Vatnajökull National Park at Skaftafell and is open all year round. Rangers and visitor centre staff inform guests about the nature of Skaftafell, hiking trails, accommodation and activities in the area.

The visitor centre has an exhibition room with a film about the southern part of Vatnajökull National Park and an exhibition on the park’s geology. There is also a souvenir shop focusing on local handicrafts. Next to the visitor centre is a campsite, open all year, with toilets, showers and a washing machine.

Highlights

• Exhibition room with a film about the southern part of Vatnajökull National Park
• Exhibition on the geology of the national park
• Information on hiking trails at Skaftafell
• Souvenir shop with local handicrafts

Permanent exhibition

• Sýningarsalur og kvikmynd um suðurhluta Vatnajökulsþjóðgarðs – The exhibition room shows a film about the southern part of the national park and covers its geology.

Operated by

Náttúruverndarstofnun

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The visitor centre is at Skaftafell in Öræfi, on the Ring Road (Route 1).

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Souvenir shop in the visitor centre. The campsite has toilets (including accessible toilets), showers, a washing machine and barbecue facilities.

Events & venue rental

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