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Dettifoss viewpointRoger McLassus · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Selfoss viewpointMartin Falbisoner · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hafragilsfoss viewpointBromr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

North Iceland Viewpoints

200 mapped

200 viewpoints in North Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

200 viewpoints in North Iceland, led by Dettifoss and Selfoss. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top viewpoints in North Iceland

The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page. Distances on the cards are straight-line from Reykjavík.

Dettifoss viewpoint

Dettifoss

320 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for Europe's most powerful waterfall. Two sides - east (easier access) and west (better views). Feel the spray and thunder. Vatnajökull National Park.

Selfoss viewpoint

Selfoss

320 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for the horseshoe waterfall just upstream from Dettifoss. Often overlooked - just as impressive in its own way. 10-minute walk from Dettifoss.

Hafragilsfoss viewpoint

Hafragilsfoss

321 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for the waterfall downstream from Dettifoss. Deep canyon with dramatic drop. Less visited but powerful. Complete the trilogy of Jökulsá á Fjöllum waterfalls.

Hafragilsfoss viewpoint

Hafragilsfoss

321 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for the waterfall downstream from Dettifoss. Deep canyon with dramatic drop. Less visited but powerful. Complete the trilogy of Jökulsá á Fjöllum waterfalls.

Selfoss viewpoint

Selfoss

320 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for the horseshoe waterfall just upstream from Dettifoss. Often overlooked - just as impressive in its own way. 10-minute walk from Dettifoss.

Ásbyrgi viewpointWheelchair accessible

Ásbyrgi

328 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoints in the horseshoe-shaped canyon in North Iceland. Norse mythology says Odin's horse created it. Lush birch forest - rare in Iceland. Hiking trails to rim viewpoints.

200 viewpoints in North Iceland

Dettifoss viewpoint

Dettifoss

320 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for Europe's most powerful waterfall. Two sides - east (easier access) and west (better views). Feel the spray and thunder. Vatnajökull National Park.

Selfoss viewpoint

Selfoss

320 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for the horseshoe waterfall just upstream from Dettifoss. Often overlooked - just as impressive in its own way. 10-minute walk from Dettifoss.

Hafragilsfoss viewpoint

Hafragilsfoss

321 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for the waterfall downstream from Dettifoss. Deep canyon with dramatic drop. Less visited but powerful. Complete the trilogy of Jökulsá á Fjöllum waterfalls.

Hafragilsfoss viewpoint

Hafragilsfoss

321 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for the waterfall downstream from Dettifoss. Deep canyon with dramatic drop. Less visited but powerful. Complete the trilogy of Jökulsá á Fjöllum waterfalls.

Selfoss viewpoint

Selfoss

320 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for the horseshoe waterfall just upstream from Dettifoss. Often overlooked - just as impressive in its own way. 10-minute walk from Dettifoss.

Ásbyrgi viewpointWheelchair accessible

Ásbyrgi

328 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoints in the horseshoe-shaped canyon in North Iceland. Norse mythology says Odin's horse created it. Lush birch forest - rare in Iceland. Hiking trails to rim viewpoints.

Illugastaðir viewpoint

Illugastaðir

170 km from Reykjavík

North Iceland viewpoint offering perspectives on the dramatic landscapes of the Diamond Circle region. Best light for photography is often early morning or late evening.

Aldeyjarfoss viewpoint

Aldeyjarfoss

257 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for a dramatic waterfall surrounded by basalt columns. Requires gravel road drive. Less visited but many photographers say it's Iceland's most beautiful waterfall.

Hringsbjarg viewpoint

Hringsbjarg

321 km from Reykjavík

North Iceland overlook. The north rewards those who venture beyond the south coast crowds. Some viewpoints require short hikes - check access before wearing flip-flops.

Dettifoss viewpoint

Dettifoss

320 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for Europe's most powerful waterfall. Two sides - east (easier access) and west (better views). Feel the spray and thunder. Vatnajökull National Park.

Hvítserkur viewpoint

Hvítserkur

174 km from Reykjavík

Northern viewing spot where volcanic features meet coastal scenery. Fewer crowds than the south, equal beauty. Consider the sun position when timing your visit for photos.

Kirkjan viewpoint

Kirkjan

322 km from Reykjavík

Northern viewing spot where volcanic features meet coastal scenery. Fewer crowds than the south, equal beauty. Weather changes quickly - bring layers even on nice days.

Hafragilsfoss viewpoint

Hafragilsfoss

321 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for the waterfall downstream from Dettifoss. Deep canyon with dramatic drop. Less visited but powerful. Complete the trilogy of Jökulsá á Fjöllum waterfalls.

Hafragilsfoss viewpoint

Hafragilsfoss

321 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for the waterfall downstream from Dettifoss. Deep canyon with dramatic drop. Less visited but powerful. Complete the trilogy of Jökulsá á Fjöllum waterfalls.

Selaskoðun

173 km from Reykjavík

Northern viewing spot where volcanic features meet coastal scenery. Fewer crowds than the south, equal beauty. Consider the sun position when timing your visit for photos.

Selfoss viewpoint

Selfoss

320 km from Reykjavík

Viewpoint for the horseshoe waterfall just upstream from Dettifoss. Often overlooked - just as impressive in its own way. 10-minute walk from Dettifoss.

Klappir

327 km from Reykjavík

Northern viewing spot where volcanic features meet coastal scenery. Fewer crowds than the south, equal beauty. Weather changes quickly - bring layers even on nice days.

Stuðlagil viewpoint

Stuðlagil

335 km from Reykjavík

North Iceland viewpoint offering perspectives on the dramatic landscapes of the Diamond Circle region. GPS coordinates help locate viewpoints that may not have obvious signs.

Stuðlagil viewpoint

Stuðlagil

335 km from Reykjavík

North Iceland viewpoint offering perspectives on the dramatic landscapes of the Diamond Circle region. GPS coordinates help locate viewpoints that may not have obvious signs.

Stuðlagil viewpoint

Stuðlagil

335 km from Reykjavík

North Iceland viewpoint offering perspectives on the dramatic landscapes of the Diamond Circle region. GPS coordinates help locate viewpoints that may not have obvious signs.

Vatnsnes viewpoint

Vatnsnes

180 km from Reykjavík

North Iceland overlook. The north rewards those who venture beyond the south coast crowds. Respect barriers and stay on marked paths near cliff edges.