8 Best Waterfalls in Iceland 🇮🇸 (Must-See Stops + Map)
Discover eight of the best waterfalls in Iceland, including famous South Coast attractions, Golden Circle highlights and spectacular waterfalls in West Iceland. We’ve visited every waterfall featured in this guide, so we’re…
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Discover eight of the best waterfalls in Iceland, including famous South Coast attractions, Golden Circle highlights and spectacular waterfalls in West Iceland.
We’ve visited every waterfall featured in this guide, so we’re sharing our honest experiences, useful visiting tips and a map showing where each one is located. Whether you’re planning your first Iceland road trip or searching for stops to add to your itinerary, these waterfalls deserve a place on your list.
🇮🇸 IN THIS VIDEO
00:00 Iceland’s Must-See Waterfalls
00:32 Seljalandsfoss
01:12 Gljúfrabúi Hidden Waterfall
01:35 Skógafoss
02:15 Kvernufoss
02:48 Gullfoss
03:19 Svartifoss
03:45 Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
04:16 Planning Your Iceland Waterfall Route
WATERFALLS FEATURED
• Seljalandsfoss – the famous waterfall you can walk behind
• Gljúfrabúi – a waterfall partially hidden inside a canyon
• Skógafoss – one of Iceland’s largest and most recognisable waterfalls
• Kvernufoss – a quieter South Coast waterfall near Skógar
• Gullfoss – the powerful highlight of Iceland’s Golden Circle
• Svartifoss – surrounded by distinctive black basalt columns
• Hraunfossar – a series of waterfalls flowing through a lava field
• Barnafoss – a turbulent waterfall and river beside Hraunfossar
This guide will help you understand where the waterfalls are, which ones can be visited together and what to expect when you arrive.
Remember that Icelandic paths can become wet, slippery or icy. Wear suitable footwear, carry waterproof clothing and always remain behind safety barriers.
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ABOUT ICELANDIC ADVENTURE
We’re two travellers sharing honest Iceland travel advice, detailed guides, road-trip itineraries and real experiences from across the Land of Fire and Ice.
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We’ve visited every waterfall featured in this guide, so we’re sharing our honest experiences, useful visiting tips and a map showing where each one is located. Whether you’re planning your first Iceland road trip or searching for stops to add to your itinerary, these waterfalls deserve a place on your list.
🇮🇸 IN THIS VIDEO
00:00 Iceland’s Must-See Waterfalls
00:32 Seljalandsfoss
01:12 Gljúfrabúi Hidden Waterfall
01:35 Skógafoss
02:15 Kvernufoss
02:48 Gullfoss
03:19 Svartifoss
03:45 Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
04:16 Planning Your Iceland Waterfall Route
WATERFALLS FEATURED
• Seljalandsfoss – the famous waterfall you can walk behind
• Gljúfrabúi – a waterfall partially hidden inside a canyon
• Skógafoss – one of Iceland’s largest and most recognisable waterfalls
• Kvernufoss – a quieter South Coast waterfall near Skógar
• Gullfoss – the powerful highlight of Iceland’s Golden Circle
• Svartifoss – surrounded by distinctive black basalt columns
• Hraunfossar – a series of waterfalls flowing through a lava field
• Barnafoss – a turbulent waterfall and river beside Hraunfossar
This guide will help you understand where the waterfalls are, which ones can be visited together and what to expect when you arrive.
Remember that Icelandic paths can become wet, slippery or icy. Wear suitable footwear, carry waterproof clothing and always remain behind safety barriers.
🚗 SAVE 5% WITH BLUE CAR RENTAL
We’ve partnered with Blue Car Rental to give our viewers an automatic 5% discount on car hire in Iceland.
Blue Car Rental is one of Iceland’s most trusted rental companies, with collection available near Keflavík International Airport and a fantastic selection of vehicles suitable for Icelandic roads and conditions.
👉 Claim your 5% discount:
https://www.bluecarrental.is/?affiliate=IcelandicAdventure
🚐 CAMPEASY CAMPERVANS – FREE STARTER PACK
Planning an Iceland road trip? We travelled around Iceland’s Ring Road in a CampEasy campervan and had an amazing experience.
Book through our affiliate link and add the Easy Start Pack plus Table & Two Chairs to your booking to receive your Easy Start Pack for FREE.
👉 Book your CampEasy campervan:
https://campeasy.com/?tap_a=107011-a856e5&tap_s=8902128-1989f0
💙 Booking through our links gives you exclusive benefits while supporting Icelandic Adventure at no additional cost to you.
ABOUT ICELANDIC ADVENTURE
We’re two travellers sharing honest Iceland travel advice, detailed guides, road-trip itineraries and real experiences from across the Land of Fire and Ice.
Subscribe for practical advice to make planning your Iceland adventure easier and less stressful.
Instagram: @icelandicadventure
TikTok: @icelandicadventure96
Some links in this description are affiliate links.
#IcelandWaterfalls #IcelandTravel #IcelandRoadTrip
