Tag: waterfall
Hraunfossar was one of my favourite waterfalls because of the unique nature of the falls. Water flows through the porous lava rock for 900 metres from the Hallmundarhraun…
At Þingvellir National Park, Öxaráfoss pours into the gap between the western side of the Eurasian and eastern side of the North American tectonic plates. Location: Thingvellir National…
The powerful Gullfoss can be visited from both sides of the river. This photo is taken from the west side. The scale and power of this waterfall is…
Likely the most photographed waterfall in Iceland due to the stunning Kirkufell Mountain in the background. Location: Grundarfjordur, Iceland
I woke up in the middle of the night and made the drive from my campsite in town to Kirkufellsfoss just in time to capture this photo before…
For being the largest and most powerful waterfalls in Iceland, and indeed, all of Europe, Dettifoss is hidden where you really wouldn’t expect a waterfall of this size….
The beautiful Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods. Location: Northeastern Region, Iceland
This pretty little waterfall is on the Víðidalsá river near Kolugil Farm. It’s visible from the highway bridge where the calm waters of the valley plunge into a…
I’m sure this waterfall has a name but we just named it One Thousand One. Or was it Two Thousand One? Location: West Coast Region, Iceland
Skógafoss is 25 m wide and plunges 60 m to a pool that you can walk right up to – of course you’re going to get wet! Location:…
Seljalandsfoss has a 60 m drop and has a path that enables you to walk the undercut cliff right around behind the waterfall. Location: South Region, Iceland
There are worse spots to live. It’s a common sight to see little farms or houses at the base of giant waterfalls pouring out of the highlands. Location:…