East Iceland Waterfalls
49 waterfalls in East Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.
49 waterfalls in East Iceland
Lagarfoss
Skilur hlein mikil hana, (Fossvíkina, frá Lagarfossi (44) sem er alltröllslegur, þótt hann sé þarna aðallega skáhallur hrynjandi.) Lagarfoss var, áður en hann var virkjaður, bæði foss og flúðir, en nú er fossinn horfinn undir virkjunarmannvirki en flúðirnar mikið til óbreyttar.
Ljósáfoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Lambafoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Faxi
Faxi, Stuðlafoss, and the Laugará Waterfalls near Laugarfell make up part of the waterfall circle, and they were the big surprise of our August 2021 trip.
Bleiksárfoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Vestdalsfossar
East Iceland beauty. The drive out here is stunning, and discoveries like this make it even better.
Klifbrekkufossar
Hidden in the Eastfjords. Most people skip this region entirely. More waterfalls for those who make the journey.
Fardagafoss
Hidden waterfall in East Iceland near Egilsstaðir. Short hike through gorge to reach it. Less visited than famous South Coast falls - more peaceful experience.
Litlanesfoss
Litlanesfoss is a waterfall in Hengifossá in Fljótsdalur, Eastern Iceland, also known as Stuðlabergsfoss. The waterfall is about 30 meters high and forms an apron in a cliff. The waterfall is in a large rock choir with an unusually regular supporting rock made of high and straight columns.
Hengifoss
Third tallest in Iceland at 128 meters. Red clay stripes in the cliff face tell millions of years of volcanic history. It's a solid hike up (2.5 km each way), but you pass another beautiful waterfall called Litlanesfoss on the way. East Iceland doesn't get enough love - this is why you should go.
Selfoss
The horseshoe-shaped neighbor of Dettifoss. Only 11 meters tall but incredibly wide and photogenic. Most people come for Dettifoss and miss this beauty just upstream. Take the extra 15 minutes. The canyon views between the two falls are spectacular.
Gljúfursárfoss
Gljúfursárfoss fellur fram í litfögru gljúfri rétt fyrir neðan bílastæði. Að ganga meðfram þverhníptum klettunum er mikil upplifun.
Bólstaðafoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Múlafoss
Waterfall in the Westfjords. Remote and beautiful.
Stuðlafoss
waterfall that greets hikers for the Stuðlagil Canyon trail, which was made possible by the controversial Kárahnjúkar Project.
Kirkjufoss
Hidden in the Eastfjords. Most people skip this region entirely. More waterfalls for those who make the journey.
Sveinstekksfoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Múlafoss
Waterfall in the Westfjords. Remote and beautiful.
Folaldafoss
Folaldafoss was a quaint waterfall in a remote area of the Eastfjords upslope from Berufjörður along the infamous Axarvegur Road, which leads up to Öxi Pass
Hænubrekkufoss
East Iceland beauty. The drive out here is stunning, and discoveries like this make it even better.
Gufufoss
Steaming waterfall near Seyðisfjörður in East Iceland. The spray creates misty effect.
Búðarárfoss
East Iceland beauty. The drive out here is stunning, and discoveries like this make it even better.
Eyjabakkafoss
Hidden in the Eastfjords. Most people skip this region entirely. More waterfalls for those who make the journey.
Strútsfoss
Hidden in the Eastfjords. Most people skip this region entirely. More waterfalls for those who make the journey.
Fremstifoss
East Iceland beauty. The drive out here is stunning, and discoveries like this make it even better.
Skútafoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Innstifoss
Hidden in the Eastfjords. Most people skip this region entirely. More waterfalls for those who make the journey.
Bergárfoss
Í örnefnaskrá segir: "Fram af Bergárklettum fellur Bergá niður í fjöru, og heitir þar Bergárfoss." (bls. 2). Í örnefnaskrá frá 1993 segir: "Bergá er á landamerkjm móti Gerði og Gerðisstekk. Hún fellur fram af Bergárklettum á stall og síðan af honum niður í fjöru. Þar heitir Neðri-Bergárfoss." (bls. 1).
Stórifoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Flögufoss
waterfall in eastern Iceland [Icelandic info]: Fossinn myndaði steinbrú um 1994-96.
Fjárdrápsfoss
Hidden in the Eastfjords. Most people skip this region entirely. More waterfalls for those who make the journey.
Selárfoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Menglaðarfoss
Hidden in the Eastfjords. Most people skip this region entirely. More waterfalls for those who make the journey.
Ufsarfoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Slæðufoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Dynjandi
The jewel of the Westfjords. This wedding-cake waterfall drops 100 meters in stages, getting wider as it falls. The drive to get here is half the adventure - remote fjord roads with sheep and zero traffic. Once you arrive, you'll understand why people make the journey. There's a series of smaller falls below too. Pack a picnic.
Hengifoss
Third tallest in Iceland at 128 meters. Red clay stripes in the cliff face tell millions of years of volcanic history. It's a solid hike up (2.5 km each way), but you pass another beautiful waterfall called Litlanesfoss on the way. East Iceland doesn't get enough love - this is why you should go.
Hallsteinsfoss
East Iceland beauty. The drive out here is stunning, and discoveries like this make it even better.
Tófufoss
East Iceland beauty. The drive out here is stunning, and discoveries like this make it even better.
Gilsárfoss
Hidden in the Eastfjords. Most people skip this region entirely. More waterfalls for those who make the journey.
Hverfandi
100-meter drop. East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Snædalsfoss
37-meter drop. East Iceland beauty. The drive out here is stunning, and discoveries like this make it even better.
Vindássfoss
East Iceland beauty. The drive out here is stunning, and discoveries like this make it even better.
Svartagil
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Víkurfoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
Bæjarfoss
Waterfall near a farm or village (bær means farm). One of many smaller falls throughout Iceland.
Búðarárfoss
East Iceland beauty. The drive out here is stunning, and discoveries like this make it even better.
Sauðárfoss
Hidden in the Eastfjords. Most people skip this region entirely. More waterfalls for those who make the journey.
Töfrafoss
East Iceland falls. The east is Iceland's best-kept secret - dramatic fjords, few tourists, and waterfalls like this.
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