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Skaftafell

Skaftafell
Skaftafell

Skaftafell is a nature reserve in southeastern Iceland. It is part of the VatnajökulsþJóðgarður National Park. It is a real oasis of Icelandic nature, beautiful and versatile. 

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Skaftafell VatnajökulsþJóðgarður

Skaftafell is notable for the rich flora that grows between the sands and glaciers, as well as amazing and contrasting landscapes. There are just a huge number of natural attractions, from cascading waterfalls to glacial lagoons, from deserts of black sand to bizarre geological formations.

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