Iceland Dettifoss
.Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall in Europe. A mass of water hurtles into the abyss and takes everything with it. It is 100 meters (328 ft) wide, just 45 meters (150 ft) high, dark grey flow of energy. You can enjoy this waterfall from both sides of the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum. Both views are enigmatic.
If you come from the west bank (as the majority of you will), then you´ll see it from the front. Due to the prevailing wind direction, it is this side where the majority of the crashing spray goes.
East Bank can offer you something totally special. Here you can come so dangerously ‘inches close’ to the falling water, so be cautious.
If you come from the west bank (as the majority of you will), then you´ll see it from the front. Due to the prevailing wind direction, it is this side where the majority of the crashing spray goes.
East Bank can offer you something totally special. Here you can come so dangerously ‘inches close’ to the falling water, so be cautious.
Travel Information
As I already mentioned, you can come to Dettifoss from two different sides of the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river. The more popular one and the only one passable during the winter time is the road nr. 862 from Ring Road. During the summer, you can come here from the North (from Ásbyrgi) as well, but during the winter months, this part of the road is not maintained in Winter. Park your park at this parking lot and from there, you have to walk to the waterfall.
Another option is to take the road nr. 864. That is a gravel road full of potholes. There is no winter serves here.
GPS coordinates of the Dettifoss waterfall: 65.814357, -16.384803
Another option is to take the road nr. 864. That is a gravel road full of potholes. There is no winter serves here.
GPS coordinates of the Dettifoss waterfall: 65.814357, -16.384803
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
11:28 - 14:40
| current local time: 06:32
Photo Themes
Dettifoss
Island
Wasserfall
Locations
North Iceland
Vatnajökull Nationalpark
Dettifoss
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