Best Waterfalls in Iceland

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The waterfalls in Iceland are plentiful! There are the famous ones that many have heard of and some only dream of seeing, then there are unnamed waterfalls throughout the country that only few will have the opportunity to gaze upon. When in Iceland, keep your eyes peeled, because they are everywhere!

 

Waterfalls in Iceland

Öxarárfoss

Located in Þingvellir National Park

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 Urriðafoss

Located off of the Ring Road in southwest Iceland, on your way to Seljalandsfoss

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Gullfoss

One of our favorite waterfalls in Iceland!

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Stream and mini waterfalls near Seljalandsfoss

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 Seljalandsfoss

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You can also walk behind Seljalandsfoss and admire its beauty from another angle!

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 Gljúfrabúi

Located inside a cave near Seljalandsfoss

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 Skógafoss

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 Anarstapi

Small fishing village located in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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 Kirkjufellsfoss

Located near Mt. Kirkjufell

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The following two photos are random waterfalls along Ring Road in South Iceland. They may have names, but we cannot tell you what they are or where they are located. They are elegant additions to the stunning landscape that together remind us of Iceland’s nickname, the land of fire & ice.

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For a (printable) quick-reference destination guide to what we did during our entire stay in south Iceland (where we stayed, where and what we ate, activities, money saving tips, etc.), click here.


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