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Most Popular Waterfalls in Iceland

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Handpicked by a Reykjavik Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Most Popular Waterfalls in Iceland'.

Goðafoss

The Goðafoss waterfall (in Icelandic, 'the waterfall of the gods'), is one of the most impressive and larger waterfalls in Iceland. Located in the Mývatn district of North-east Iceland, at the beginning of the Sprengisandur highland road, the water from the river Skjálfandafljót falls from a height of 12 metres, covering a width of 30 metres. The river runs through Bárðardalur and Kinn as we...

Gullfoss

Visit the most famous sight in all of Iceland, the beautiful Gullfoss. This stunning waterfall is not only extremely well-known, but is also one of the most popular attractions in the country. Translated into English, the name Gullfoss means 'Golden Falls' and on lovely, sunny days the renowned waterfall can look golden. What's more, some days you can even see rainbows appear in the mist clouds fr...

Seljalandsfoss

Experience the extremely beautiful Seljalandsfoss, one of the most famous waterfalls in all of Iceland. Reaching great heights, the stunning waterfall can be seen from lengthy distances and is indeed a wonderful sight both up close and from afar. However, the best way to view Seljalandsfoss is from behind it. Thanks to a handy footpath, visitors can walk behind the waterfall and experience a diffe...

Dettifoss

Dettifoss waterfall is the most powerful waterfall in Europe, with the greatest volume with 500 cubic metres of water plummeting over the edge of the waterfall every second. Situated on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland, Dettiffos is 45m high and 100m wide. The river flows from the Vatnajökull glacier and collects a huge amount of water on its way ...

Skógafoss

Skógafoss is one of Iceland's largest waterfalls and even rivals Gullfoss as the country's most famous waterfall. At 60m high and 25m wide, Skógafoss is large and a classical rectangle in shape. On sunny days, visitors are usually greeted with either a vivid single or double rainbow, due to the amount of spray, which attractively enhances the already beautiful landscape. Located on the cliffs...

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