Hidden Gem Waterfalls
Off the beaten track — these falls reward curious travellers willing to explore beyond the main routes.
FeaturedGljúfrabúi
Partly hidden 40-metre waterfall in a narrow gorge beside Seljalandsfoss.
Axlafoss
Lesser-known South Iceland waterfall in a rugged volcanic setting.
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.
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.
Fardagafoss
Fardagafoss: East Iceland's hidden gem, a powerful cascade.
Flögufoss
Flögufoss: East Iceland's hidden gem, a cascade of delicate beauty.
Gluggafoss
Protected 'Window Falls' waterfall in Merkjá, Fljótshlíð.
Grundarfoss
Grundarfoss: A hidden gem of West Iceland's dramatic coastline.
Hrauneyjafoss
Smaller inland waterfall flowing over dark volcanic rock in South Iceland.
Húsárfoss
Húsárfoss: A tranquil, multi-tiered waterfall cascading over ancient basalt in Iceland's remote Westfjords.
Kerafoss
North Iceland's powerful Kerafoss, a hidden gem of raw beauty.
Kistufoss
Small, low-key waterfall descending over dark mossy rock in South Iceland.
Lambafoss
Lambafoss: East Iceland's charming cascade, a serene escape amidst moss-covered rocks.
Litlanesfoss Waterfall
Litlanesfoss: East Iceland's basalt column masterpiece.
Möngufoss
Experience Möngufoss, a magnificent waterfall carving through ancient rock in Iceland's untamed Westfjords.
Núpsárfoss
A remote waterfall in Skaftárhreppur that is reached on foot rather than as a standard roadside stop.
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.
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.
Strútsfoss
Strútsfoss: East Iceland's hidden gem, a cascading wonder.
Sveðjufoss
Sveðjufoss: A hidden gem of West Iceland's dramatic landscapes.
Svöðufoss
Svöðufoss: A hidden gem of West Iceland's dramatic coastline.
Tungnaárfellsfoss
Remote waterfall in the South Iceland highlands, surrounded by stark volcanic terrain.
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.
Ófærufoss
Two-tier waterfall inside the volcanic Eldgjá canyon.