Iceland is full of amazing waterfalls. It’s impossible to drive around Iceland without encountering waterfalls, big and small. To see some of the best waterfalls in Iceland, travelers will have to deviate from the Ring Road. Many of these some waterfalls are a must-visit for nature-lovers and fans of incredible views.
Below is a comprehensive list of the most popular and famous falls in Iceland:
Brúarfoss
South Iceland
Campervan Freedom
Celeste rented a camper van and went around Iceland, and discovered the many facets of Iceland. Brúarfoss requires a slight hike on small paths, but Celeste found it and wasn’t disappointed.
Seljalandsfoss
South Iceland
A long weekend in Iceland
Gljúfrafoss (Gljúfrabúi)
South Iceland
Camper honeymoon in Iceland
This waterfall is a hidden gem. It is hidden in a crack, and the walls are mossy and gorgeous. When you visit Seljalandsfoss, you only need to walk or drive a few hundred feet north, and you will find Gljúfrafoss. Make sure you have your rain gear and shoes with good grip, so you can enjoy a truly fantastic experience.
There is also a trail close by and a wooden staircase so hikers can climb halfway up and view the falls from another angle.
This astounding shot was taken by a couple who took their long-overdue honeymoon to Iceland! We think it was worth the wait!
GPS Coordinates: 63°37’14.94″N 19°59’11.52″W
Skógafoss
South Iceland
Trip of a lifetime
These travelers caught this stunning shot below Skógafoss with a double rainbow. Skógafoss is probably one of the most elegant waterfalls in Iceland. It’s wide, straight, lush, and soft and is very easy to access, too. Not only is it beautiful to watch from below, you can also hike up the waterfall and see it from above. The trail to the top is on the right side of the waterfall. While you’re up there, take a walk for a fuller view of the landscape.
When you are in Seljalandsfoss, continue east for about 25 minutes, and you will arrive at Skógafoss to your left. You will see it from the road, but it pops up fast, so be prepared to take a left turn. But don’t worry if you miss it, you can easily turn around.
There is also a campsite by Skógafoss if you want to take a load off for the day to explore the area above the falls.
GPS Coordinates: 63°31’37.31″N 19°30’38.65″W
Gullfoss
South Iceland
A Magical place called Iceland
Chase and his buddy drove around together and loved the power of Gullfoss, one of the most visited waterfalls in Iceland. It is also a part of the Golden Circle. The waterfall is truly magnificent all year. But during winter, the path leading to the waterfall is sometimes closed due to extreme icing, so if you do encounter stop signs while there, please do not enter the area. They close the path to keep you safe.
It’s easy enough to find the fall. Just drive the Golden Circle and you will find it on the easternmost part of the circle.
GPS Coordinates: 64°19’30.14″N 20° 7’30.49″W
Faxafoss
South Iceland
Craig’s Camper Van trip in Iceland
Craig traveled to south Iceland, and while visiting Gullfoss, he visited Faxafoss, a very wide and beautiful waterfall just southwest of Gullfoss. It’s easy to access and has a parking lot close by. There are picnic tables, too, if you want to enjoy a meal while you’re there.
The waterfalls, which are full of salmon during the summer and fall, are close to a restaurant that serves great food.
GPS Coordinates: 64°13’33.17″N 20°20’19.48″W
Dettifoss
North Iceland
4 friends and a Camper Van
These guys drove the whole Ring Road and stopped by Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. It is simply amazing to stand close to the fall and see a wall of glacier water rushing down with terrible force into the gorge below. Dettifoss is a must-see if you are traveling in north Iceland.
The road to the parking lot half a kilometer from the falls might be closed off-season, so be prepared for a hike if it’s closed. Be careful not to park your camper in a place where blocks other cars. Before 2011, that road was classified as an F-road, but is now passable in ordinary cars and campers when it’s open. You find the road going off the road that lies between Ásbyrgi and Mývatn.
GPS Coordinates: 65°49’7.97″N 16°22’45.17″W
Goðafoss
North Iceland
We came, we camped, we conquered
Goðafoss, The Waterfall of the Gods got its name when a lawmaker decided to make his district Christian and threw all the statues of Norse gods into the falls.
Goðafoss is a very popular waterfall in North Iceland with easy access that is close to the Ring Road. It lies about an hour east of Akureyri and is a perfect stop before continuing to Mývatn, Dettifoss or Ásbyrgi. It’s about 12m/39ft and 30m/98ft wide and is shaped like a horseshoe, similar to Niagara falls.
The video is from “Campervan Freedom“
GPS Coordinates: 65°41’9.36″N 17°32’18.29″W
Glymur
Southeast Iceland
Iceland in three days
This couple only spent three days in Iceland but managed to get a lot out of their trip. They also hiked to Glýmur, Iceland’s highest waterfall.
It’s not difficult to find it but it does require a bit of hiking, especially if you want to enjoy the view as seen in the video below.
To get there, take the Ring Road north but instead of driving through the tunnel under the fjord Hvalfjörður, drive north into the fjord. At the bottom of the fjord, you will find a right turn that takes you to the parking lot. From there, you have to hike.
UPDATE!
Glymur is no longer the tallest waterfall in Iceland. Now, a waterfall coming off the glacier Morsárjökul is considered the highest: it’s 30m higher than Glymur.
The video is from “Unplanned Adventures in the Land of Fire and Ice“
Svartifoss
South Iceland
Amazing Iceland
These friends from Holland went all around Iceland and took some stunning photos of the Icelandic waterfalls, Svartifoss being one of them.
Svartifoss is a special fall and is one of the most beautiful places in Skaftafell National Park. It is surrounded by dark columnar jointing lava columns, which gave it its name. These hexagonal-shaped rocks inspired many architects, and Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík is one of the most famous examples. It’s an easy 5.5km (3.4 miles) round trip hike from Skaftafell Visitor Centre.
GPS Coordinates (Parking Lot): 64° 1’0.64″N 16°59’1.25″W
GPS Coordinates: 64° 1’39.56″N 16°58’30.88″W
Hraunfossar
West Iceland
Trip to the land of the Midnight sun
The couple who took this photo drove the entire Ring Road and enjoyed all the of big sites. This waterfall is not close to the Ring road but is easy to find. It’s an hour and a half drive north from Reykjavík.
Hraunfossar might be one of the more unique waterfalls we have here in Iceland. Its is not one solid waterfall but hundreds of streams seeping through cracks in the lava field, coming together in one wide area called Hraunfossar (lava falls). The water is crystal clear and blue. Access to the falls is easy and above Hraunfossar you have Barnafoss, a smaller waterfall a minute upstream.
GPS Coordinates: 64°42’5.70″N 20°58’43.59″W
Dynjandi
Westfjords
The Ultimate whirlwind tour of Iceland
This couple drove all around Iceland, including the Westfjords where they visited Dynjandi. Their CamperStories also includes a lot of great shots and information that is good to have while you’re on the road in Iceland.
The name means “Thundering”, and you will know why when you arrive there. It’s about 100 m (330feet) high, and it spreads out at the bottom and splits up into five smaller falls, creating a massive thunderous roar. There are also places where you can take a peek behind the fall.
GPS Coordinates: 65°44’11.94″N 23°12’32.08″W
Stjórnarfoss
South Iceland
Iceland Ring Road adventure
The couple in the picture visited so many waterfalls and other great places, Their journey is a CamperStories well worth reading. One of the waterfalls they visited was Stjórnarfoss. Not only is the waterfall beautiful, but parts of the ground leading up to the waterfall look like a church floor and the surrounding areas offer great opportunities for some easy explorations.
Stjórnarfoss is a small but very charming little waterfall just east of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. There is easy access to the parking lot and is a great place to get off the Ring Road, stretch your legs, and enjoy the wonderful landscape surrounding the falls. It’s also very close to the Kleifar camp site.
GPS Coordinates: 63°48’0.18″N 18° 3’23.00″W
Hengifoss
East Iceland
Amazing honeymoon in Iceland
Hengifoss is a small detour off the Ring Road in East Iceland. This couple hiked all the way up to the waterfall, and they recommend that you wear hiking shoes. It’s a 40-minute walk one way. The parking lot has facilities for travelers.
It’s interesting to see the “timelines” in the rocks, which show the different volcanic eruptions starting from the time when Iceland was formed. Hengifoss is also one of Iceland’s highest waterfalls.
On the way to the waterfall, you would also pass another fall called Litlanesfoss. It’s not a large waterfall, but has a high concentration of basalt columns, making it very photogenic and unique.
GPS Coordinates (Parking Lot): 65° 4’25.08″N 14°52’53.91″W
Kirkjufellsfoss
West Iceland
Unplanned adventures in the Land of Fire & Ice
This couple, despite getting caught in some rough weather, visited and hiked to many of the waterfalls in Iceland. One they visited is on the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It’s very close to the village Grundarfjörður and lies by the roots of the mountain Kirkjufell. The waterfall, Kirkjufellsfoss is very close to the road so you don’t need to hike to see it.
A very pretty but small waterfall with stunning views.
GPS Coordinates: 64°55’33.96″N 23°18’41.26″W
Experience the Beauty of Waterfalls in Iceland With Rent.is
While driving around Iceland in your camper van, you will see many waterfalls and this is just a list of some of the more spectacular ones. There are not many roads taking you to these sites that you can’t drive on with campers. The only possible hindrance might be seasonal concerns, like snow.
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There isn’t an exact tally of the number of waterfalls in Iceland, but experts think there may be as many as 10,000.
Seljalandsfoss is one of the most popular and most-photographed waterfalls in Iceland.
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