North Iceland Waterfalls

Goðafoss

Waterfall of the Gods. According to legend, when Iceland converted to Christianity in 1000 AD, a chieftain threw his Norse god statues into these falls. The water spreads wide and falls in a perfect horseshoe shape - incredibly photogenic. Easy access right off the Ring Road. Not the tallest, but the shape and history make it special.

Dettifoss

Europe's most powerful waterfall. This beast moves 500 cubic meters of water per second. The ground literally trembles. Grey glacial water plunges 44 meters into a massive canyon. Featured in Prometheus for a reason - it looks like another planet. East side has easier access, west side is more dramatic. Either way, prepare to be humbled.

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.

Hafragilsfoss

Hafragilsfoss (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhavraˌcɪlsˌfɔsː] ) is a waterfall in Iceland. The waterfall flows downstream from Dettifoss within the depths of the Jökulságljúfur canyon. This waterfall is also on the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, making it a powerful waterfall. The falls are visible from both sides of the river. The waterfall has a single drop of 27 m (89 ft) and has an average width of 91 m (299 ft).

Aldeyjarfoss

A lesser-known spot in the highlands. Basalt columns frame the falls like a natural amphitheater. White glacial water against black rock - the contrast is unreal. Requires F-road driving but nothing too crazy. Far from the crowds. One of my personal favorites for photography.

Kolufossar

8 m-meter drop. Tucked away in West Iceland. The area around here has tons of other waterfalls if you take time to look.

Ingvararfoss

Geitafoss

Hrafnabjargafoss

5-meter drop. Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring the Diamond Circle.

Drekafoss

30-meter drop. North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.

Rjúkandi

93-meter drop. Northern gem. This part of Iceland feels different - rawer, less traveled. The waterfalls match the vibe.

Háaleitisfoss

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring the Diamond Circle.

Leyningsfoss

North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.

Ullarfoss

A waterfall in Iceland.

Reykjafoss

20-meter drop. Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring the Diamond Circle.

Holárfoss

North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.

Bólugilsfoss

North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.

Skeifárfoss

Æðarfossar

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring the Diamond Circle.

Ketubjörg

North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.

Landsendafoss

Landsendafoss er þar sem Seljadalsá fellur í Skálará.

Hólmárfossar

North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.

Mígandifoss

Northern gem. This part of Iceland feels different - rawer, less traveled. The waterfalls match the vibe.

Seltungufoss

North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.