Iceland Waterfalls are perhaps the country's most recognizable series of attractions. They're everywhere! Its collection of waterfalls rivals any country we've visited in terms of sheer power and raw beauty. The falls range from wide and powerful river-type monsters like
Dettifoss,
Gullfoss, and
Goðafoss to tall and narrow ones like
Glymur,
Háifoss, and
Hengifoss. Moreover, the country sports classic waterfalls such as the rectangular
Skógafoss as well as unique waterfalls like the trapezoidal
Dynjandi.
And these are just the famous ones!
There are countless other waterfalls tumbling by the Ring Road as well as many more that don't even have formal names! Waterfallers will have a difficult time just keeping track of the falls they'll see.
In addition to waterfalls, you can see nature's many faces on display here from massive glaciers to active geysers and thermal pools to technicolor landscapes painted by recent volcanism. The country also features a rich and turbulent history eloquently captured and told through its many sagas. Furthermore, there are other quirky aspects about the country such as its creative use of geothermal energy, the 24-hour daylight in the summer, the abundance of sheep and idyllic farms, the hobbit-like turf farms, trolls appearing amongst the various lava formations, and even the pub crawl on steroids known as the Rúntur. Add it all up and it becomes apparent why there really is no place in the world like Iceland (or Íslands in Icelandic).
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ICELAND WATERFALLS
Below are the Iceland Waterfalls that we have been to. Click on a region or a waterfall for more details about them.
Suðvesturland og Suðurland (The Southwest and The South): The Southwest of Island is anchored by the capital city of Reykjavik. The majority of the population lives here. However, despite being Iceland's only true "city," you need not stray far to take in waterfalls (and nature). Further east of the Greater Reykjavík area is the South of Iceland. In this region of vast glaciers and glacially scoured plains topped with black sand (sandur), you'll find some of the country's most famous waterfalls as well as countless others both with and without names. Despite the weather's tendency to mist and rain in this area, it can feel like an international convention of tourists as people from all over the world are lured by the countless attractions and adventure possibilities here.
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Vesturland og Vestfirðir (The West and The Westfjords): The West of Iceland and the Westfjords are somewhat off the beaten path despite their relatively close proximity to Reykjavík. In the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on the West of Iceland, there are many surprise waterfalls backing farms and fjordside villages. In the Westfjords, you'll find haunting remnants of old fishing villages, toucan-like puffins, and of course the wild fjord and coastal scenery with waterfalls (many of them unnamed) sprinkled throughout.
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Norðurland (The North): Iceland Waterfalls in the North are some of the most dramatic and powerful in Europe. Anchored by Akureyri - the largest town in the North - many of these falls are easily visited in a day trip. Exemplifying this display of frightful power and beauty are many of the falls on the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, which has carved out Jökulsárgljúfur - the Icelandic version of the Grand Canyon. But there are also many others scattered about this part of the country.
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Austurland (The East): The East of Iceland has large glacial lakes, steep-walled fjords, and even forest. Here, you'll find the country's third highest waterfall near the town of Egilsstaðir as well as countless others in the unforgettable Seyðisfjörður. The area also contains some hydroelectric plants including the controversial Kárahnjúkar Dam and Lagarfoss.
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The Interior: Four-wheel drive vehicles are a must if you want to venture into the desolate, vast, and volcanic Icelandic Interior. Here lies the last tract of true wilderness in Europe as well as the continent's largest desert. But you'll also find some of the wildest and most remote waterfalls making you earn your way here - whether you're adventurously self-driving or taking a tour.
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MORE INFO
If you'd like to know more about Iceland, check out the following links...
Iceland's Other Attractions: There's more to the Land of Sagas than waterfalls. If you're curious about the country's other natural attractions or you're suffering from fatigue of Iceland Waterfalls, have a look!
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Iceland Travel Stories: Read about the stories behind the World of Waterfalls. See Iceland through our eyes while becoming more informed about this beautiful country. In this section, you will find travel journals that will leave you laughing, smiling, curious, or just about all the emotions you'd expect when you're traveling to an unknown place.
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ICELAND WATERFALLS LIST
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