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Iceland's Most Powerful Waterfall
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Waterfall

Est. Duration

1-2h

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Message from Ása Steinars

Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall of Iceland. You can view it from both the east and west side. The west side is the most common one with a big parking lot and toilet facilities. The east side is a difficult and challenging road only suitable for a 4x4/4wd in the summer. It's about a 20 min walk from the west side parking lot to the waterfall and on this side you can also go see Selfoss waterfall. Do bring a waterproof jacket as the spray from the waterfall can make you very wet if the wind is from the wrong direction.

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