• Reykjavík
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About this trip

How many waterfalls can you visit on your holiday in Reykjavik? From Bruarfoss and its beautiful blue waters, to Skogafoss and the two glaciers that feed it, the variety (and scale) of falls may surprise you. Don’t miss Urriðafoss, which has the most volume of any waterfall in the country.

Recommended accomodation
Alda Hotel

www.icelandairhotels.com/en/hotels/reykjavik/hotel-alda-reykjavik

Laugavegur 66-68, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

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1 Hour

Skógafoss

Previously located on the coastline. Climb the 370 steps up a cliffside for a beautiful view of Iceland's coastline atop this unique waterfall.

GFHP+QP Evindarhólar

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Previously located on the coastline. Climb the 370 steps up a cliffside for a beautiful view of Iceland’s coastline atop this unique waterfall.

 

GFHP+QP Evindarhólar

1 Hour

Seljalandsfoss

With a drop of 60 meters, this waterfall is located on the South Coast of Iceland. Created by a volcano eruption in 2010.

J284+CV Stóridalur

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With a drop of 60 meters, this waterfall is located on the South Coast of Iceland. Created by a volcano eruption in 2010.

 

J284+CV Stóridalur

1 Hour

Urriðafoss

As a result of the greatest lava flow on earth since the Ice Age, this waterfall is located on Iceland's longest river, the Þjórsá River.

W8FH+R4 Árnessýslu

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As a result of the greatest lava flow on earth since the Ice Age, this waterfall is located on Iceland’s longest river, the Þjórsá River.

 

W8FH+R4 Árnessýslu

1 Hour

Faxi

In close proximity to the famous Geysir hot spring area in a peaceful landscape. A new addition to the Golden Circle Iceland road trip.

6MG7+J7 Reykholt

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In close proximity to the famous Geysir hot spring area in a peaceful landscape. A new addition to the Golden Circle Iceland road trip.

 

6MG7+J7 Reykholt

1 Hour

Gullfoss Falls

This waterfall in Southwest Iceland gets its name from the golden hue that often shines in its glacial waters.

Gullfoss Parking, Gullfossi

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This waterfall in Southwest Iceland gets its name from the golden hue that often shines in its glacial waters.

 

Gullfoss Parking, Gullfossi

1 Hour

Bruarfoss

Known as Iceland's bluest waterfall, it is famous for its unique coloring. The only way to catch the view is hiking, so wear comfortable footwear!

7F7M+PP Bláskógabyggð

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Known as Iceland’s bluest waterfall, it is famous for its unique coloring. The only way to catch the view is hiking, so wear comfortable footwear!

 

7F7M+PP Bláskógabyggð

1 Hour

Öxarárfoss

Take an easy hike up to this human-made waterfall for a view of the water crashing on rocks below. Entirely freezes over during the winter.

7V8J+9M Thingvellir

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Take an easy hike up to this human-made waterfall for a view of the water crashing on rocks below. Entirely freezes over during the winter.

 

7V8J+9M Thingvellir