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Ongoing constructions on the path to Svartifoss waterfall in Skaftafell

For the past couple of weeks constructions and maintenance work have been underway on the main path to Svartifoss. This photo was taken during the weekend when rangers and local farmers in Öræfi were working on the path. Further constructions will take place this week. 

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Construction on the path to Svartifoss in Skaftafell

Presently construction work is being done on the path to Svartifoss and will continue for the next several days (when weather permits). During construction hikers will have to choose different paths to Svartifoss and are asked to contact the Visitor Centre for further information if needed. Closed sections of the paths are marked and directions on how guests can go to Svartifoss.
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Heavy rainfall in Skaftafell, campsite closed temporally and hikers need to take special care on paths

For the past 24 hours rainfall has measured more than 100mm (3.9in) in Skaftafell. Rangers have checked conditions of the paths and some have streams running down them while others are completely flooded. Hikers are asked to be careful on the paths. The campsite has been closed temporarily due to water level.Rangers are however enjoying the rain and the pictures speak for themselves  https://www.facebook.com/Vatnajokulsthjodgardur 


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Ásbyrgi visitor centre open throughout the winter

This coming winter, Vatnajökull National Park‘s visitor centre in Ásbyrgi will be open every day, except for a few days during the Christmas and New Year period. Throughout October, the visitor centre will be open from 10 AM to 16 PM, but from November to the end of April, opening hours are between 11 AM and 15 PM.

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Use of drones restricted within Vatnajökull National Park

Park managers in Vatnajökull National Park instruct visitors to seek permission from park rangers prior to using a drone within the park.

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Hiking trail to Kristínartindar (S3 and S4) now open.

The hiking route in Skaftafellsheiði (S3) and up to Kristínartindar (S4) has now been opened. The route is still wet and would we like to ask hikers to take special care when walking and stay on the paths to prevent further damage on the path and surrounding vegetation. Furthermore we would like to point out that few streams are on the way and therefore good to bring enough of drinking water on the hike.
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Hiking trail to Kristínartindar closed

The hiking trail to Kristínartindar (S3/S4) is impassable due to thawing conditions (mud, water and snow). Park authorities have therefore decided to close it temporarily. In order to prevent vegetation damage and further damage to the trail, it is important that hikers respect this.

The trail will re-open as soon as possible, hopefully next weekend (June 18th).
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Ice caves in the outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull: Safety announcement

Due to increased hours of daylight and higher air temperature, ice caves in the outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull have become less stable and more dangerous to visit. It is important that people take the utmost care all the time when near an ice cave and that they evaluate its condition prior to entering.

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Gljúfrastofa Visitor Centre opens in April

Gljúfrastofa, Vatnajökull National Park's visitor centre in Ásbyrgi, will open on 4 April 2016 and stay open throughout April from 10 to 14 every day of the week.

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Phone lines in Skaftafell are down

Phone lines in Skaftafell are currently down due to an equipment failure. Please use +354 8424235 in case you want to call Skaftafell Visitor Centre.
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