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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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