Dettifoss Waterfall

Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall in Europe,

Dettifoss has similar geography and structure to the famous Gullfoss. These two waterfalls... more

by Eva Lechner

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Dettifoss Waterfall

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Eva Lechner

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Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall in Europe,

Dettifoss has similar geography and structure to the famous Gullfoss. These two waterfalls have been compared as “the beauty” (Gullfoss) and “the beast” (Dettifoss). Dettifoss is also part of the Diamond Circle, Northern Iceland’s version of the Golden Circle. Within the Diamond Circle, you can also find the historic Goðafoss.


The Jökulsá á Fjöllum flows from the Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Iceland’s waterfalls are often known for their beautiful clear and sometimes vividly blue water, but Dettifoss usually has a high silt content. The river’s course flows through active volcanic areas, giving the water a range of colors from gray to brown. This does not detract from the beauty of this waterfall, as it only helps demonstrate its might.

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October 28th, 2022