Skogafoss Waterfall in Iceland
Skogafoss - this is a
waterfall located on the river Skougau, near the village of the same name is
almost (Skogar) in the south of Iceland. Nearby is the glacier with the
unpronounceable name. This waterfall can safely be called one of the most
popular and beautiful places in the country. Now tours to Iceland every year
are becoming increasingly popular, and many people come here because of the
beautiful nature.
The coastline is now about five kilometers from the waterfall, although at one time in this place raging
waves. For this reason, over hundreds of kilometers can be observed cliffs that
make local expanses unique. Also visible to the naked eye the boundary between
lowlands and highland.
Skogafoss has a width of 25
meters, and the water falls down from a height of 60 meters (the height of
18-storey building). Waterfall creates countless spray that allows you to see a
single, and in some cases and a double rainbow. The effect is most noticeable
on sunny days.
Tradition says that Tracy
Touroulfsson, the first of the Vikings who settled in these lands, had untold
wealth. Some of them he had hidden in a cave nearby the waterfall. Many years
later, one of the local boys stumbled upon treasure chest. Before treasures
disappeared again, the boy took out of the trunk ring, which is now on display
in the museum Skougarskom.
For a long time the existence
of the waterfall known only to the locals. After interest in Iceland began to
grow, it was decided to lay a special trail for tourists. It runs between two
massive glaciers, and also allows you to visit the incredibly beautiful valley
Toursmerk (it got its name in honor of the Torah - one of the most famous
Scandinavian gods) and continues another well-known tourist destinations. Thus,
tourists can see not only the waterfall, but a number of other attractions.
Iceland became famous due to
its nature, it is worth to emphasize the organization of the trip. Skogafoss
waterfall, no doubt, should become a mandatory stopping point, because it is
truly unique and very beautiful.
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