Enjoy a picnic with salmon and hverabrauð at Skógafoss

From the famous Skógafoss you walk up the hiking trail next to the waterfall for about 15 minutes until you reach the smaller, less visited waterfalls. Here you’ll find a quiet meadow where you can lay out your picnic. The surroundings are green, the roar of the water accompanies you, and with a bit of luck you’ll meet sheep grazing in the area in summer.

For a typical Icelandic picnic, pack hverarúgbrauð, the dark rye bread that is baked in hot springs and has a dense, moist texture with caramelised sweetness. Add salted butter and smoked or cured salmon. This combination is classically Icelandic and tastes especially good in the fresh air. At the main car park at Skógafoss, which is free of charge, there are toilets and, depending on the season, a small café. The best time for your picnic is between May and September, when the weather is milder and the days are longer.