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Búðafoss/Búði
Local waterfall in the inland South Iceland countryside.
Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss)
Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) is a wide horseshoe waterfall on the Tungufljót river near Flúðir, just off the Golden Circle route, with a working salmon ladder.
FeaturedBrúarfoss Waterfall
Blue-water waterfall on the Brúará river, reached by official walking access in the Golden Circle area.
FeaturedDynjandi
Dynjandi, also known as Fjallfoss, is the Westfjords' majestic 100-meter tiered waterfall, fanning out like a bridal veil.
FeaturedGljúfrabúi
Partly hidden 40-metre waterfall in a narrow gorge beside Seljalandsfoss.
FeaturedGullfoss
Two-stage waterfall on the Hvítá river and one of the main stops on the Golden Circle.
FeaturedKvernufoss
30-metre waterfall in a narrow gorge near Skógar, with a path behind the cascade in suitable conditions.
FeaturedSeljalandsfoss
60-metre South Coast waterfall with a path behind the cascade when conditions allow.
FeaturedSkógafoss
Broad 60-metre waterfall by Skógar with viewpoints at the base and above the falls.
Axlafoss
Lesser-known South Iceland waterfall in a rugged volcanic setting.
Barnafoss
Barnafoss: A dramatic, rapid waterfall in a rugged gorge, steeped in a poignant legend of lost children.
Bergbúi (Háifoss)
Majestic Bergbúi: a hidden gem of North Iceland.
Bergárfoss (Mígandi)
Bergárfoss (Mígandi): A captivating waterfall plunging through the green hills of East Iceland.
Bjarnarfoss
Bjarnarfoss: Majestic cascade in West Iceland's dramatic landscapes.
Bleiksárgljúfur
Narrow Fljótshlíð gorge with a roughly 30-metre waterfall on the Bleiksá river.
Breiðifoss
Breiðifoss: A powerful, broad cascade in West Iceland, carving white streaks across dark basalt in a rugged landscape.
Bæjarfoss
Bæjarfoss: a charming West Iceland waterfall cascading over vibrant moss-covered rocks near Ólafsvík.
Bótarfoss
Discover Bótarfoss: East Iceland's hidden gem, a powerful cascade plunging into an emerald pool amidst dark basalt cliffs.
Dalsfoss
Dalsfoss: A hidden gem of North Iceland's dramatic landscapes.
Djúpavíkurfoss
A dramatic cascade plunging down dark cliffs to a historic village in Iceland's remote Westfjords.
Draugafoss
Mysterious cascade in East Iceland's wild heart.
Elliðaárdalur
„Elliðaárdalurinn er eitt stærsta græna svæðið innan þéttbýliskjarna Reykjavíkur. (...) Elliðaár falla úr Elliðavatni í norður og vestur milli Breiðholts og Selás- og Ártúnsholt í tveimur kvíslum. Má segja að þær skipti borginni í tvennt við Elliðaárósa. Lax gengur upp í árnar og eru þær með vinsælli laxveiðiám á suðvesturhorni landsins. Elliðaár voru virkjaðar árið 1921 og er stærsta stíflan nálægt gamla Árbæjarbænum. Í Elliðaárdal hefur verið stunduð skógrækt en þar má einnig finna fjölda náttúrulegra gróðurlenda. Fuglalíf er mjög auðugt í dalnum.“ Einnig er jarðfræði dalsins áhugaverð.
Eyrarfoss
Eyrarfoss cascades powerfully into a frozen pool, a breathtaking winter spectacle in West Iceland's Hvalfjörður.
Fardagafoss
Fardagafoss: East Iceland's hidden gem, a powerful cascade.
Flögufoss
Flögufoss: East Iceland's hidden gem, a cascade of delicate beauty.
Foss í Fossfirði
Experience the dramatic beauty of Foss í Fossfirði, where a powerful waterfall plunges into a serene, clear pool.
Gilsárfoss
Gilsárfoss: A powerful cascade plunging into a vibrant blue-green pool amidst East Iceland's mossy volcanic cliffs.
Glanni
Picturesque waterfall on salmon river
Gluggafoss
Protected 'Window Falls' waterfall in Merkjá, Fljótshlíð.
Goðafoss
Witness Iceland's 'Waterfall of the Gods' in all its glory.
Grundarfoss
Grundarfoss: A hidden gem of West Iceland's dramatic coastline.
Gufufoss
Gufufoss: A cascading gem in East Iceland's dramatic landscapes.
Gufufoss Waterfall
Gufufoss is a beautiful waterfall on the Fjarðarheiði mountain pass between Egilsstaðir and Seyðisfjörður.
Helgufoss
Discover Helgufoss, a serene and picturesque waterfall in Mosfellsdalur valley, easily accessible from Reykjavík.
Hraunfossar
Hraunfossar: Waterfalls born from lava fields.
Hraunfossar & Barnafoss Waterfalls
Hraunfossar: a cascade of lava-kissed beauty.
Hólmárfossar
Discover Hólmárfossar, a beautiful cascading waterfall nestled amidst rugged cliffs and green hills in Vatnajökull National Park.
Húsárfoss
Húsárfoss: A tranquil, multi-tiered waterfall cascading over ancient basalt in Iceland's remote Westfjords.
Irafoss Waterfall
Waterfall in Rangárþing eystra in South Iceland.
Kerafoss
North Iceland's powerful Kerafoss, a hidden gem of raw beauty.
Kerlingarfoss
Unleash your inner explorer at Kerlingarfoss, a Westfjords gem.
Kermóafoss
Kermóafoss: A charming, multi-tiered waterfall adorned with vibrant lupines, just moments from Reykjavik.
Kistufoss
Small, low-key waterfall descending over dark mossy rock in South Iceland.
Kleppafoss
A majestic cascade plunging over vibrant, layered cliffs in West Iceland's untamed heart.
Klifbrekkufossar
Experience the cascading beauty of Klifbrekkufossar, a series of stunning waterfalls.
Kringill
A three-part waterfall on Þambá below the road, with a deep pool and another cascade nearby in the southern Westfjords.
Kvíslarfoss
A multi-tiered cascade in Iceland's Capital Region, where clear waters tumble over mossy volcanic rock.
Lambafoss
Lambafoss: East Iceland's charming cascade, a serene escape amidst moss-covered rocks.
Litlanesfoss Waterfall
Litlanesfoss: East Iceland's basalt column masterpiece.
Mígandi
Mígandi, a slender waterfall, gracefully plunges down a rugged cliff into the deep blue ocean in North Iceland.
Möngufoss
Experience Möngufoss, a magnificent waterfall carving through ancient rock in Iceland's untamed Westfjords.
Paradísarlaut og Glanni
Glanni Waterfall cascades over dark volcanic rocks into a serene river, surrounded by lush Icelandic nature.
Pokafoss
Pokafoss: A hidden gem in the Capital Region, showcasing Iceland's raw beauty.
Rauðárárfoss
Small waterfall on Rauðá in a narrow volcanic gorge, offering a quieter South Iceland nature stop.
Remundargilsfoss
A waterfall deep in Remundargil, reached on the 12.5 km hiking route from Þakgil.
Rjúkandi
Experience Rjúkandi, a stunning multi-tiered waterfall cascading through vibrant green hills in Iceland's Westfjords.
Rjúkandifoss Waterfall
Rjúkandifoss, a prominent spring-fed waterfall, cascades over 100 metres down dark scree slopes, easily seen from Route 1.
Réttarfoss
Dramatic cascades in the wild Westfjords.
Selfoss Waterfall
Broad glacial waterfall on Jökulsá á Fjöllum, about 1 km upstream of Dettifoss.
Selárfoss
Selárfoss: East Iceland's dramatic cascade inviting visitors to walk behind its powerful curtain, revealing ancient, layered cliffs.
Skiptárfoss
A secluded gem in the Westfjords, Skiptárfoss cascades down moss-covered cliffs, offering serene beauty.
Staðarfoss
Staðarfoss: A hidden gem in the Westfjords' dramatic landscapes.
Steindyrafoss
Discover Steindyrafoss, a charming 15-meter waterfall nestled in North Iceland's Steindyragil gorge, offering serene beauty away from crowds.
Stekkjarfoss
Stekkjarfoss: A tranquil cascade gracefully descending amidst a dramatic, green-sloped valley in North Iceland.
Stjórnarfoss
A small picturesque waterfall in the Stjórn river near Kleifar, about 2 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Strútsfoss
Strútsfoss: East Iceland's hidden gem, a cascading wonder.
Stuðlafoss
Stuðlafoss: Iceland's basalt column waterfall.
Sveðjufoss
Sveðjufoss: A hidden gem of West Iceland's dramatic landscapes.
Svuntufoss
A charming and powerful waterfall cascading through rugged cliffs in Iceland's Westfjords.
Svöðufoss
Svöðufoss: A hidden gem of West Iceland's dramatic coastline.
Systrafoss
Waterfall dropping from Systravatn above Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Tröllafoss
Tröllafoss: A powerful, multi-tiered waterfall cascading over mossy basalt, evoking Iceland's mystical troll folklore.
Tungufoss
Cascading beauty near Reykjavik, Tungufoss offers a serene Icelandic experience.
Urriðafoss
Broad, high-flow waterfall on the lower Þjórsá river.
Ysta-Rjúkandi
Majestic multi-tiered waterfall cascading down dark, rugged cliffs in East Iceland.
Álafosskvos
Álafosskvos: A charming waterfall where history meets nature.
Árbæjarfoss
Roughly 10-metre waterfall on the Ytri-Rangá north of Hella.
Ægisíðufoss
Broad waterfall on the Ytri-Rangá near Hella in an open farming landscape.
Æðarfossar
Cascading beauty where river meets sea in North Iceland.
Öxarárfoss Waterfall — Þingvellir
Öxarárfoss: Where history meets cascading beauty in Þingvellir.
Þingmannaá Waterfall (Nonni og Manni)
Discover Þingmannaá Waterfall, also known as Nonni og Manni, a multi-tiered cascade in Iceland's rugged Westfjords.
Þjófárfoss
Remote waterfall on Þjófá associated with an 18th-century outlaw tradition.
Þórufoss Waterfall
Discover Þórufoss, a powerful, broad waterfall cascading over dark basalt in a dramatic gorge near Reykjavík.