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A viewpoint in North Iceland. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.
The kind of view that makes you stop mid-sentence. Iceland specializes in these.
Wind is stronger at elevation. What feels like a breeze at sea level becomes a gale up here. Dress for it.
Map of Dettifoss
Map
65.8170°N, 16.3840°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 864 (Grímsstaðir - Dettifossvegur eystri)
Off the main road- 18.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Reykjahlíð — 31 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 320 km in a straight line
What else is close- 106 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Dettifoss
From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
4x4 Premium COMBO: Lake Myvatn and Grand Waterfalls inc. Dettifoss, Godafoss, Selfossfrom 45.000 ISK · 8 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss, Nature Baths & morefrom 39.900 ISK · 8 h 30 min
Dettifoss & Goðafoss Waterfall w/packed Lunch Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Dettifoss Waterfall, Ásbyrgi and Lake Mývatn - Shore Excursion from Húsavíkfrom 24.990 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Grand Lake Mývatn & Powerful Dettifoss (jeep/van)from 38.900 ISK · 8 h
Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss and powerful Dettifossfrom 32.700 ISK · 8 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionDettifoss weather and conditions
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-2°Cpartly cloudy · feels -7°C3 m/swind9 h 47 mdaylight · 07:58 – 17:45
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Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Unnamed viewpoint< 1 km
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Dettifoss< 1 km - 3
Selfoss1 km - 4
Hafragilsfoss2 km - 5
Kirkjan15 km
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Dettifoss?
Dettifoss is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is there parking at Dettifoss?
Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.
Is Dettifoss safe to visit?
Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.
When is the best time to visit Dettifoss?
Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Roger McLassus · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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