Dettifoss

Dettifoss is a waterfall Husavik located in Iceland.

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162
ratings
  • Type

    Waterfall

Address

Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður Husavik Iceland

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Go Find Alice

Beautiful waterfall ! There's a short walk from the car park . Be careful in the winter as snow and ice covers the normal route.

Tansu

Simply amazing, feel the energy from the waterfall !

S P

Amazing and powerful! A 600 meter walk from the parking . Worth the long drive to get to and the hike . Beautiful...

Mo Moghaddas

In Summer and Fall, you can access Dettifoss and Selfoss from both east and west; however, in late Spring, early Summer, and Winter road 864 is impassable, which leaves you with the west side (862)

Ze | زياد

At the first time i have tried the glacier hiking was an amazing experience. I recommend anyone going to visit Iceland must try this

Leonidas M.

Takes some gravel road driving to get there. Its about 45 minutes from the main road . Worth ? Yes. The valley is stunning.

Willie Chan

To reach Dettifoss, you will have to drive through snow-covered road for 24km then walk through thick snow for another 800m. Be mentally prepared.

Michael Fuchs

It’s not particularly picturesque but no doubt impressive. Due to the weather conditions only the west road was accessible. If I had to skip a Golden Circle sight, it would probably be Dettifoss.

Züleyha A

Izlanda'nın en etkileyici şelalelerinden birisi. One of the must see in Iceland

Evgeny Vasilets

Great view , almost no people. What else do you want from a waterfall ?

Espiranza Bint Abdulla

Waaay off road . There is another waterfall pass detifoss 1.4 km further. make sure u have enough gas.

chris

They filmed the beginning of Prometheus at these falls - the hike out feels utterly primordial.

Richard Y.

These are the waterfalls seen in the Alien movies ' prequel "Prometheus "

Mishka

Sureal place. My favourite waterfall in Iceland .

Saxow Boy

Route 862 in better shape than 864. You won’t be as close though

Honza R.

I'm not fan of this waterfall . ???? You rather go for Goðafoss.

Caramia

A hike that lights up the soul near a waterfall that sucks you in ????????

Björgvin Óskarsson

Really awsome to see :)

Emilio C

Majestic waterfall .

shad0wproxy

Be contemplative and respectful

Nastja Stacey

Nothing special. Better to go to Godafoss

Olesya

Водопад именно мощный! Без экстрима можно подойти осень близко, ощутить мощь и намокнуть ????

Veronika

Очень крутой водопад - мощный и красивый. Извергается прямо в каньон. Можно подойти близко к воде, если быть осторожным

Andres Nieto

Impresionante !! Recomendado, si hay tiempo visitarla por los dos lados. Impresiona por igual!

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8.5
Waterfall
Selfoss

Beautiful setting and nice multiple waterfalls. Worth the walk. - S P

7.1
Other Outdoors
Ásbyrgi

Walk down to the beautifull green lake and try the echo sound. - Peter van Kampen

8.6
Hot Spring
Hverir

What an amazing place. Feels like being on Mars. Must see! The 1 h hike to the mountain top id also fully recommended - Christoph

8.6
Hot Spring
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