Waterfall
Gullfoss
Iceland
A thundering two-tier waterfall on the Hvítá river that plunges into a deep canyon.
Northern Europe
Iceland
A volcanic island of waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand beaches and geothermal pools, where the northern lights and midnight sun frame a small, welcoming capital.
Before you plan: Weather, road conditions and volcanic activity can change quickly and close roads or areas; check road.is and safetravel.is before travelling, and follow local warnings at beaches and glaciers.
- Capital
- Reykjavík
- Languages
- Icelandic
- Currency
- Icelandic króna (ISK)
- Best time to go
- June to August for midnight sun and open highland roads; September to March for northern lights; shoulder months for fewer crowds.
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Waterfall in Iceland
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- Waterfall 7
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- Church, mosque or temple 2
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- Mountain 2
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Waterfall
Seljalandsfoss
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
A tall waterfall you can walk behind, on the south coast road.
Waterfall
Skógafoss
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
A broad, powerful waterfall right beside the road, with a stairway to the top and a hiking trail beyond.
Waterfall
Dettifoss
Húsavík, Iceland
A powerful glacial waterfall in the northeast, often described as one of the most powerful in Europe.
Waterfall
Goðafoss
Akureyri, Iceland
A broad horseshoe waterfall known as the Waterfall of the Gods, along the Ring Road east of Akureyri.
Waterfall
Svartifoss
Höfn, Iceland
A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns, an easy hike from the Skaftafell visitor centre.
Waterfall
Dynjandi
Iceland
A fan-shaped waterfall in the Westfjords that spreads out in a wide cascade, with smaller falls below it.
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