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Skógarkot Farm Ruins

Skógarkot Farm Ruins

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Skógarkot Farm Ruins

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Willem VS

May 27, 2024

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Skógarkot is a historic site in Þingvellir National Park. It was once a thriving farm, but now only the ruins are visible. The farm was inhabited from ancient times until 1936, when it fell into disrepair. Skógarkot is mentioned in the Icelandic sagas, especially in the Landnámabók. The walking route to Skógarkot is short, it takes about 10-15 minutes to get there.

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Willem VS

May 27, 2024

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Here you have a beautiful panoramic view from a small hill as far as Þingvallavatn.

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haertera

February 21, 2022

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The former sheep farm in Skógarkot was abandoned in 1930 and only a few remains of the wall can be seen.

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