{"id":56,"date":"2024-07-25T06:19:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T06:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hm-travels.com\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2024-07-25T06:19:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T06:19:36","slug":"dive-in-the-wonderful-world-of-waterfalls-of-iceland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hm-travels.com\/?page_id=56","title":{"rendered":"Waterfalls of Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dive in the wonderful world of the waterfalls of Iceland. In Iceland there are over 10,000 known waterfalls all in different shapes and sizes. The waterfalls I will only tell you about are the ones I have seen. So there are many more than listed here, and there are probably many more than the named ones.<\/em> The name of a waterfall (often) ends with the word Foss<\/strong>. This is the Icelandic word for waterfall. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of the waterfalls are findable on Google Maps. But not all of them are reachable by normal car. You have to check the SafeTravel<\/a> app before taking a road. Some of the waterfalls you can only get to with 4X4 or mountain vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes waterfalls are on privately owned land, and can only be seen from the roadside. The water of most waterfalls (or all waterfalls) is drinkable, but check the colour before doing so. Most of the water has been naturally filtered by the volcanic rocks, but sometimes the natural source is too close, and the water gets a bit murky. This is still drinkable, but the clear water is better. This is why you do not need to buy water in the supermarket. If you bring a bottle, you can keep refilling it in natural springs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shapes and sizes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Because there are a lot of waterfalls, there is something for everyone. Some, like Svartifoss, are known for the colour of the surrounding rocks. Svartifoss meaning blackwaterfall, hints at the colour of the basalts behind it. The biggest waterfall in Iceland nowadays\u00a0is Mors\u00e1rfoss<\/a>, and it is 228 meters high. It is at the edge of the retreating Mors\u00e1rj\u00f6kull. It looks like it can be found at the edge of the Skaftafell Nature Reserve. The most powerful one is Dettifoss, which means The collapsing waterfall or Thunderous waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then you have the ”famous” ones like Sk\u00f3gafoss (62 meters) (seen in Vikings) and Gullfoss (11 and 21 meters), meaning Golden waterfall. These are two relatively big ones, by the look of it. Also, Seljalandsfoss (65 meters) is quite a famous one. You can walk behind this waterfall, and this is done by all the tourists who visit. These are probably better known because they are close to the road, or even close to the 1. You can book South Coast tours or Golden Circle tour in which these waterfalls are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What most people don’t know is that, next to the well-known Seljalandsfoss or Sk\u00f3gafoss, there is another waterfall. Most of the time, people who visit with a bustour don’t have the time to see the hidden ones. Next to Seljalandsfoss there is Glj\u00fafrab\u00fai. This hints to the gorge you have to go through to see this smaller hidden waterfall. It is a fantastic photo spot because of the big rock in front of it on which you can stand. And close to Sk\u00f3gafoss you have Kvernufoss. Another waterfall you can walk behind. These are most of the time less crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magical waterfalls, and where to find them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time, when you are doing a roadtrip or a tour outside the capital area, it is difficult not to see them. Most of the waterfalls are probably in the south, this is where most of the melting water flows out. And the fewest are probably found in the Westfjords. But if you keep your eyes open, you can spot one every so many kilometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The waterfalls I have visited, the list is growing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Sometimes you come across a waterfall with a name that isn’t noted anywhere online, like L\u00edsafoss. The rocks of this gorgeous little waterfall are filled with crystals. If you go down in the ”valley” of the waterfall and look up, you can see the snowy mountaintops just peaking over the edge of the waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Also, with Gervidalss\u00e1foss I wasn’t able to pinpoint it on my map, but it was worth the visit. If you walk the path next to the waterfall, you have a pretty view over the fjord. The path is also covered in pretty rocks, if you are into that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other than that, keep your camera ready, your eyes open and look for snowy tops or high rivers that could come down. If you find a cool waterfall with a lovely little pond, keep an eye out for your surroundings. You never know what you might see or find. Sometimes, when you are in the East, you can see reindeer crossing the river. But sometimes, before you even notice, or before you know what is going on, you have found Nykurhylsfoss. And that wild horse you see isn’t a wild horse, but a Nykur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in more folklore, check out the Westfjords<\/a> page. And if you want to know more about waterfalls, leave a comment or email me. If you need help with picking out the waterfalls for your trip or want a trip specially made for you, send me an email, and we will plan out an amazing trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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