The Skaftafell National Park was established on 15 September 1967. At the time, the park covered an area of 500 km2.
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Since early times, Stafafell has been one of the largest estates in the area. For many years its church was the principal place of worship in the region.
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Extending south from the ice cap and rising to a height of 2115 m, Öræfajökull is Iceland's highest mountain.
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