Most Powerful Waterfalls
Feel the raw force of Iceland — waterfalls that shake the ground beneath you.
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.
ValinnGljúfrabúi
Partly hidden 40-metre waterfall in a narrow gorge beside Seljalandsfoss.
ValinnKvernufoss
30-metre waterfall in a narrow gorge near Skógar, with a path behind the cascade in suitable conditions.
ValinnSeljalandsfoss
60-metre South Coast waterfall with a path behind the cascade when conditions allow.
ValinnSkógafoss
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.
Breiðifoss
Breiðifoss: A powerful, broad cascade in West Iceland, carving white streaks across dark basalt in a rugged landscape.
Bótarfoss
Discover Bótarfoss: East Iceland's hidden gem, a powerful cascade plunging into an emerald pool amidst dark basalt cliffs.
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.
Dynkur
Remote multi-tiered waterfall in Þjórsá with a drop of roughly 38 metres.
Fagrifoss Waterfall
Scenic 80-metre waterfall on Geirlandsá, reached on the F206 road toward Lakagígar in summer.
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.
Gljúfrasmiður
Experience the raw power of Gljúfrasmiður, where glacial waters thunder through a rugged basalt canyon.
Goðafoss
Witness Iceland's 'Waterfall of the Gods' in all its glory.
Hraunfossar & Barnafoss Waterfalls
Hraunfossar: a cascade of lava-kissed beauty.
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.
Kerlingarfoss
Unleash your inner explorer at Kerlingarfoss, a Westfjords gem.
Kleppafoss
A majestic cascade plunging over vibrant, layered cliffs in West Iceland's untamed heart.
Kvíslarfoss
A multi-tiered cascade in Iceland's Capital Region, where clear waters tumble over mossy volcanic rock.
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.
Reykjafoss
Waterfall on the Varmá river in Hveragerði.
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.
Strútsfoss
Strútsfoss: East Iceland's hidden gem, a cascading wonder.
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.
Tröllafoss
Tröllafoss: A powerful, multi-tiered waterfall cascading over mossy basalt, evoking Iceland's mystical troll folklore.
Tungnaárfellsfoss
Remote waterfall in the South Iceland highlands, surrounded by stark volcanic terrain.
Urriðafoss
Broad, high-flow waterfall on the lower Þjórsá river.
Ófærufoss
Two-tier waterfall inside the volcanic Eldgjá canyon.
Þórufoss Waterfall
Discover Þórufoss, a powerful, broad waterfall cascading over dark basalt in a dramatic gorge near Reykjavík.