Vatnajökull National Park

Waterfalls and lakes in Vatnajökull National Park

Waterfalls and Lakes of Iceland

This collection highlights the diverse hydrological features of Vatnajökull National Park and the surrounding highlands. It includes Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall, and Svartifoss, distinguished by its dark basalt columns. The list also features Morsárfoss, Iceland's highest waterfall at 240 meters, the horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi Canyon, and volcanic crater lakes like Öskjuvatn and the geothermal Víti. These sites showcase glacial rivers, deep canyons, and lakes formed by volcanic activity.

Waterfalls and Lakes of Iceland — Map

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Black Waterfall

Waterfall featuring distinctive basalt columns that resemble organ pipes, surrounded by unique geological formations.

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Dettifoss

A waterfall with a height of 44 meters and width of 100 meters, known for its powerful water flow and scenic natural surroundings.

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Asbyrgi Canyon

Ásbyrgi is a glacial canyon and forest in the north of Iceland, located approximately 38 kilometres east of Húsavík on the Diamond Circle…

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Selfoss

Selfoss is a waterfall on the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the north of Iceland.

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Ófærufoss Waterfall

Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland.

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Hafragilsfoss

Hafragilsfoss is a waterfall in Iceland.

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Öskjuvatn

Öskjuvatn is a lake in the Highlands of Iceland. Its surface area is about 11 km².

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Langisjór

Langisjór is a lake in the western part of Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland.

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Hundafoss

A waterfall in the Skaftafell area of Vatnajökull National Park, located along the hiking trail leading to Svartifoss. Its name translates to 'Dogs' Waterfall'.

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Morsárfoss

Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Measurements showed that one of them was at least 240 meters in total…

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Hangandifoss

A tall, narrow waterfall situated within the Múlagljúfur Canyon, falling from the canyon rim into the valley of the Múlaá river.

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Magnúsarfoss

Located in the Skaftafell region, this waterfall is part of the Stórilækur river and is found on the hiking path between the visitor center and Svartifoss.

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Víti

A geothermal crater lake in the Askja caldera, formed during a massive eruption in 1875. The water is mineral-rich, opaque blue, and typically remains around 25°C.

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