Skaftafell is an ideal destination for those visitors who like to enjoy outdoor activities. The park offers a variety of short and easy trails which lead to waterfall Svartifoss and glacier Skaftafellsjökull. Longer trails lead to Morsárdalur valley and the Kristínartindar mountain peaks. Skaftafell has a visitors centre offering information on things to do in the area. The visitor centre also features an exhibition about the glaciers and volcanoes in the region and the effects they had on the local settlement. Visitors can stop for meals and snacks at the Skaftafell cafeteria, and a campground is available.