Naturunderverk i Norðurþing Municipality

Northern Iceland Natural Wonders

This collection highlights the dramatic geological features of the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon within Vatnajökull National Park. It features Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, alongside the cascading Selfoss and Hafragilsfoss. The list also includes the vibrant red scoria cones of Rauðhólar in Vesturdalur and the tranquil Botnstjörn pond nestled within the sheer cliffs of the Ásbyrgi canyon. These sites showcase the raw impact of glacial floods and volcanic activity along the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river.