Skogafoss
A meta aimed at those who love nature and those who want to rejuvenate away from the stress of everyday life. With a picturesque scenery, waterfalls Skogafoss contend, not surprisingly, with Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) the title of the most photogenic waterfall of Iceland for the impressive ease with which the sun hitting the water droplets raised by the fall, it produces beautiful rainbows. A breathtaking view that can be enjoyed after climbing a staircase that winds to the right of the jump. Really fabulous waterfalls, around which a legend was born, according to which the first Viking to settling in the area hid a treasure, a treasure chest full of gold coins in the cave behind the waterfall. Many have sought the treasure, a boy was a success, he found the chest and attaching a rope to one of the side rings, began to pull, but the ring was broken and the chest sank. The silver ring with engraved rune was later used as the handle of the door of the church of Skógar and can now be admired in the museum. Furthermore, according to another popular belief the waters of the waterfall presenterebbero magical powers: it is said that anyone bathing in its waters to find a lost object, long-sought. |