37 waterfalls in North Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.
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.
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.
8 m-meter drop. Tucked away in West Iceland. The area around here has tons of these hidden gems if you take time to look.
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Örnefnaskrá Stórutungu. AG: Skammt ofan við Aldeyjarfoss er í fljótinu Ingvararfoss og enn lengra suður Hrafnabjargafoss. Örnefnaskrá Litlutungu.AG,KJ: Norðan undir nesinum, austan Aldeyjarbjarga, er nokkuð mikill foss sem heitir Ingvararfoss.
Hidden gem 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.
waterfall in Iceland [Icelandic info]: Örnefasnkrá Rauðár. AG, AÁ: Vestur af Hellrum er Geitafoss. Undir þessum fossi myndast oft ísbrú á vetrum. Er hún nefnd Geitabrú. Kristján Jónsson, er lengi bjó á Úlfsbæ um og fyrir aldamót (1900), hafði fé sitt á Hrútey á vetrum. Áður en brú kom á Skjálfandafljót fór hann með féð yfir á Geitabrú; varð hann að láta það síga í kassa niður á brúna og rak það svo upp um Hansensgat á Hrútey. Kristján hýsti féð í Jötunhelli á Hrútey og gekk til þess að heiman frá Úlfsbæ og bar í það hey. Fór hann yfir á Geitabrú og hafði þar stiga.
5-meter drop. Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring the Diamond Circle.
30-meter drop. North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.
93-meter drop. Northern gem. This part of Iceland feels different - rawer, less traveled. The waterfalls match the vibe.
Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring the Diamond Circle.
North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.
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).
A waterfall in Iceland.
20-meter drop. Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring the Diamond Circle.
North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.
North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.
Í Skeifánni er hár og fallegur foss, þar sem hún fellur ofan í fjöruna. Hann heitir Skeifárfoss.
Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring the Diamond Circle.
North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.
Landsendafoss er þar sem Seljadalsá fellur í Skálará.
North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.
Northern gem. This part of Iceland feels different - rawer, less traveled. The waterfalls match the vibe.
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.
North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.
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.
North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.
North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.
Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring the Diamond Circle.
Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring the Diamond Circle.
Úr Ingjaldsskál, um Ingjaldsgil, fellur Ingjaldsá, sem myndar foss ofan undir grundir. Slitnar fossinn aðeins sundur á nokkrum stöðum. Heiti hans er þó í eintölu (ekki Ingjaldsfossar). Þykir flestum hann vera undrafagur, þegar áin er með tærum bergvatnslit. KK, Kolbeinsdalur.
Children's Falls. Named after a tragic legend of two boys who fell while crossing a natural stone bridge here. The bridge collapsed long ago. Today the river rushes through a narrow rocky channel in brilliant blue. Right next to Hraunfossar - do both.
Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring the Diamond Circle.
Northern gem. This part of Iceland feels different - rawer, less traveled. The waterfalls match the vibe.
Örnefnaskrá Stórutungu. AG: Syðst í Fosshólum er blásið víða ofan í hraunið og há börð, kallað Hnausar. Þar er í Svartá Ullarfoss, og skammt þar sunnar er brúin á ánni. Örnefnaskrá Víðikers. KT: Nokkru sunnan við hólmana fellur Svartáin fram af hvössu bergi og myndar allháan foss. Hann heitir Ullarfoss.
North Iceland waterfall. The north has some of the country's most powerful falls - this one adds to the collection.
The Kornsa Waterfalls (Kornsá Waterfalls; I counted at least 7 of them) were situated in one of the larger side canyons on the west side of Vatnsdalur.
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