Dettifoss

Dettifoss drops 44 meters in height and spans 100 meters in width, releasing 193 cubic meters of water per second into the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon.

The waterfall formed through geological processes within Vatnajökull National Park, established in 2008 to protect Iceland's natural features including Europe's largest glacier.

Local inhabitants refer to Dettifoss as the Niagara of Europe, reflecting its status as the second most powerful waterfall on the continent.

Two separate routes lead to Dettifoss: the paved Route 862 from the west and the gravel Route 864 from the east, with the western path remaining accessible year-round.

The waterfall creates continuous mist clouds that generate rainbows when sunlight hits the water droplets above the black basalt columns.

Location: Northeastern Region

Height: 44 m

Width: 100 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Part of: Jökulsá á Fjöllum, Diamond Circle

Address: Unnamed Road, 671, Iceland 671

Website: https://northiceland.is/en/destinations/nature/waterfalls/dettifoss-waterfall

GPS coordinates: 65.81430,-16.38440

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06