One of North Iceland’s most famous waterfalls. The name means Waterfall of the Gods. Legend tells of a chieftain who threw his pagan idols into the falls when Iceland turned to Christianity. Easy to reach from the Ring Road. 🌊

A stunning 60 metre waterfall that drops over a former sea cliff. The unique part is the path that lets you walk behind the curtain of water for a sheltered view inside the falls. At sunset the light through the water is spectacular. 🌊🌅

One of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. A 60 metre drop and 25 metre width. On sunny days the spray often throws single or double rainbows. Local lore says a Viking settler hid a chest of gold behind the curtain of water. 🌈

A gentle series of cascades near the Ring Road by Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Not a single tall drop but a picturesque stretch of flowing water over rocks and old lava. Easy to pause and enjoy. 💧

A beautiful waterfall inside Þingvellir National Park. Set within the dramatic Almannagjá gorge on the edge of the North American plate. The river Öxará feeds the falls and the scene is picture perfect year round. ❄️💧

One of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls and a Golden Circle highlight. A powerful two tier cascade that drops into a narrow canyon. On sunny days the spray often throws shimmering rainbows. 🌈

Gullfoss (which means “Golden Falls”) is a multi-step waterfall plunging first 11 m then 21 m into a canyon, along a 90° bend of the Hvitá River. It’s one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. On sunny days you might see rainbows in the spray.

Gljúfrabúi is a 40-meter nearly hidden waterfall located behind a cliff and partly hidden inside a mossy canyon that cascades into a pool near the famous Seljalandsfoss. From Seljalandsfoss you walk a few minutes to the gorge entrance, then wade through shallow water to get close. It’s quieter and less crowded than its famous neighbor.

Svartifoss means “Black Falls” and is a 20-meter waterfall known for the dark hexagonal basalt columns behind it. To reach it, you need to walk about 1.5 km from the visitor center on an easy trail. The mix of white water and black rock makes it one of the most photographed waterfalls in Iceland.

This waterfall is a short, easy walk from Seljalandsfoss. You have to go through a cave or a narrow canyon to reach the waterfall, as it’s quite secluded.