One of the biggest and most magnificent waterfalls in Iceland, Skógafoss is located on the Skógá River. The cliff of the cascading waters descends from a former coastline that had receded seaward. The former cliffs now run parallel along the coastline for about hundreds of kilometers, drawing a border between highlands and the coastal lowlands of Iceland. The picturesque waterfall produces a bountiful amount of spray which often leads to emerging of rainbows, clearly visible on a bright sunny day. If you are lucky enough you might be rewarded with two rainbows. The eastern side of the waterfall opens up to a popular trekking and hiking route leading to the pass Fimmvörðuháls which will treat you with heavy veils of water and when you walk close enough you will be enveloped in a soothing sound of cascading waters, refracted light and a cloud of mist, so don’t forget to wear waterproof gear and shoes. The hiking route further unfolds the jaw-dropping landscapes of the majestic Eyjafjallajökull glaciers and Mýrdalsjökull. If you want to enjoy the Skógafoss falls in a little solitude or to ditch the heavy crowds you might want to consider going there the first thing in the morning or late in the evening when the sun is about to set. Visiting Skógafoss late in the evening has its perks, if you are really lucky you might witness the heavenly Northern Lights dancing over the skies and the cascading waters reflecting their charm.