Highlands Waterfalls
18 waterfalls in Highlands — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.
18 waterfalls in Highlands
Gýgjarfoss
Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is having places like this to yourself.
Nýifoss
Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is having places like this to yourself.
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.
Háifoss
One of Iceland's tallest at 122 meters. Located in a dramatic canyon with its smaller neighbor Granni right beside it. You'll need a 4x4 to get close, then a short hike to the viewpoint. Remote, uncrowded, and absolutely worth the effort. The scale is hard to grasp until you're standing there.
Dynkur
38-meter drop. Highland waterfall. The interior is Iceland's wild heart - volcanic deserts, glacier rivers, and falls like this.
Fagrifoss
Beautiful Falls - the name says it all. Deep in the highlands on the road to Lakagígar. You need a 4x4 and some confidence with river crossings. Remote and wild. If you're making the Laki trip, this is a perfect stop.
Dimmufoss
Highland waterfall. The interior is Iceland's wild heart - volcanic deserts, glacier rivers, and falls like this.
Nýifoss
Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is having places like this to yourself.
Gullfoss
The Golden Waterfall. Two massive drops into a rugged canyon, with the river seeming to disappear into the earth. On sunny days the mist creates golden rainbows - that's how it got the name. Part of the Golden Circle, so expect crowds. But honestly? It's worth it. The power here is something else. Stand on the viewing platform and feel the ground shake.
Gullfoss
The Golden Waterfall. Two massive drops into a rugged canyon, with the river seeming to disappear into the earth. On sunny days the mist creates golden rainbows - that's how it got the name. Part of the Golden Circle, so expect crowds. But honestly? It's worth it. The power here is something else. Stand on the viewing platform and feel the ground shake.
Granni
The Granni is a waterfall that cascades into the Fossardalur right beside the Háifoss.
Skuggafoss
8-meter drop. Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is having places like this to yourself.
Gljúfurleitarfoss
Interior Iceland cascade. Not many make it to the highlands. Those who do find another world.
Hvanngiljafoss
Kjálkaversfoss nefna Gnúpverjar hann en Hvanngiljafoss heitir hann hjá Holtamönnum er smala afréttinn austan Þjórsár. Fossinn er 8 m hár og eru miklar klettaborgir grafnar í setberg framan við austanverðan fossinn. V201608026: Afréttir milli Þjórsár og Hvítár, Örnefni, Landkostir hf. 1988: Kjálkaversfoss.
Runufoss
Interior Iceland cascade. Not many make it to the highlands. Those who do find another world.
Nýifoss
Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is having places like this to yourself.
Skínandi
Interior Iceland cascade. Not many make it to the highlands. Those who do find another world.
Skuggafoss
Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is having places like this to yourself.
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