Ystafell Waterfall

Small waterfall in the Ystafell area of Þingeyjarsveit, away from North Iceland’s major waterfall stops.

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About Ystafell Waterfall

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FIRST-HAND ADVICE

✓Best considered as a local stop rather than a destination to build an itinerary around.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Do not assume dedicated visitor infrastructure. Use recognised access and respect surrounding land.

Southern Bárðardalur

Powerful waterfall where the Skjálfandafljót plunges through a striking amphitheatre of dark basalt columns near the edge of the Highlands.

Goðafoss & Skjálfandafljót

Smaller waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river immediately downstream from the much more famous Goðafoss.

Southern Bárðardalur

Remote waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót south of Aldeyjarfoss, surrounded by rugged volcanic landscapes near the Highlands.

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