Lake
Lake Mývatn
Húsavík, Iceland
A shallow volcanic lake surrounded by lava formations, craters and geothermal fields, rich in birdlife.
Waterfall · Iceland · Northeast Iceland
Dettifoss
A powerful glacial waterfall in the northeast, often described as one of the most powerful in Europe.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Dettifoss matters
Dettifoss pounds into a canyon with a roar you can feel in your chest. The river carries sediment from a glacier, giving the water a grey-brown colour. Viewing paths on the east side lead close to the edge, so keep behind the barriers. The surrounding landscape is rugged, and the area was featured in a science-fiction film.
Talking points
- It is often described as the most powerful waterfall in Europe by volume.
- The water is grey from glacial sediment.
- Stay behind barriers; the spray makes rocks slippery.
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