The Top 10 Waterfalls in Norðurþing
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 10
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Norðurþing. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Norðurþing. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: October 2, 2025
Selfoss is a beautiful waterfall, located in the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, upstream from the powerful Dettifoss. This waterfall is approximately 13 meters high and 100 meters wide. Selfoss is …
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Small hike from the Dettifoss waterfall to the more beautiful Selfoss waterfall. Since the two waterfalls merge, the hike is worthwhile, although it is only suitable for sure-footed walkers.
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Filming location of the blockbuster “Prometheus”.. Never ever been so wet… Rain horizontally…
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Jökulsá á Fjöllum, which means “glacier river in the mountains”, is the second longest river in Iceland with a length of approximately 206 km. The river's source is the Vatnajökull …
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You don't have to go very far to see two impressive waterfalls one after the other. It's definitely worth it!
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This waterfall is located 2 km from Dettifoss. The waterfall is clearly visible from the east bank, but a walk of 6 km (3 hours) is required. This 27 m high waterfall is located downstream and is also worth seeing.
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Katlar, a narrow passage in the river with numerous small and large waterfalls, which plunge over the colorful slopes into the roaring tide.
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Work is underway on a viewing platform from which you can view the Réttarfoss.
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Especially beautiful section along the river Stallá with many small spring rivers embedded in a birch forest.
Very attractive also the rock walls of lava columns.
Very attractive also the rock walls of lava columns.
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For the longer walk: take left Vesturdalur, Hólmárfossar. For a shorter walk go straight to Katlar.
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