Dettifoss

#60 among destinations in Iceland

Natural attraction, Top attraction, Waterfall, Park

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Dettifoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland, and is reputed to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe after the Rhine Falls. Dettifoss is situated on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, which flows from the Vatnajökull glacier and collects water from a large area in Northeast Iceland. The sediment-rich runoff colours the water a greyish white. ()

Alternative names: Height: 144 ftElevation: 1066 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 65°48'52"N, 16°23'4"W

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HálshreppurIceland

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Dettifoss – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hafragilsfoss, Selfoss Waterfall.

1.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Hafragilsfoss, Jökulsárgljúfur National Park
34 min walk • Hafragilsfoss is a waterfall in Iceland. The waterfall flows downstream from Dettifoss within the depths of the Jökulságljúfur canyon. This waterfall is also on the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, making it a powerful waterfall. The falls are visible from both sides of the river.
0.6 miS
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Selfoss Waterfall
17 min walk • Selfoss is a waterfall on the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the north of Iceland. The river drops over a number of waterfalls over about 30 km before flowing into Öxarfjörður, a bay of the Arctic Sea.