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Skogafoss - Der grosse weisse Vorhang

Skogafoss - Der grosse weisse Vorhang

Skógafoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Iceland, located in the southern parts. Skógafoss is easy to access from a big parking in front of the base of the waterfall. This waterfall belongs to one of the most visited waterfalls of Iceland and is a must to see when traveling through Iceland.Skogafoss is an easy to reach waterfall located...

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Haifoss

Haifoss - Ein beeindruckendes Schauspiel

Háifoss í Fossá (mostly called Haifoss) is the second highest waterfall of Iceland, after Glymur, with a single drop of 122 meters.  Haifoss is situated in the South of Iceland not far from the Volcano Hekla. From the view point you can also see another impressive waterfall next to Haifoss called Granni. ZU DEN GEFÜHRTEN FOTO-TOUREN IN IS...

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Axlarfoss

Axlarfoss - Ein Diamant im Hochland

Axlarfoss or Axlafoss is a waterfall in the river Hólmsá with a total drop of approximately 8 meters. The waterfall is situated in the south of Iceland, northeast of the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and covers an area of 595 km2. From road you have top take road F208 to the north for 9 kilometers and then take the exit to the F210. Drive on for 24 kilomet...

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Dettifoss - Der Mächtige

Dettifoss - Der Mächtige

​Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall in Iceland and is very impressive to see with a width of 100 m and a height of 44 meter. The name Dettifoss means something like "the collapsing waterfall". When standing in front of the waterfall you know why it is named Detifoss. Dettifoss is located along the Diamond Circle in the Northeast of Iceland, a...

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Kvernufoss - Üppig und Grün

Kvernufoss - Üppig und Grün

Kvernufoss is a gorgeous waterfall in the south of Iceland near Skogar along road 1.From road 1, in the south of Iceland, take the exit to Skogar, leading to the Skógar Museum. Go straight ahead to hotel Edda and the museum. Park the car at the Skógar Museum.From the museum walk east, along the hangar, towards the river. You have to climb over a fe...

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Öxarárfoss - Ein heiliger Treffpunkt

Öxarárfoss - Ein heiliger Treffpunkt

Öxarárfoss is an astonishing beautiful waterfall in the national park Thingvellir. It was artificially build in the Middle Ages to have water at the sacred meeting place Thingvellir.It is one of my favorite waterfalls in Iceland. In Thingvellir National Park there are all kinds of basalt rock formations. A short walk from the parking lot brings you...

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Fossalar - Schnell und Wütend

Fossalar - Schnell und Wütend

Fossálar is a rather smaller waterfall. But thanks to its vicinity to the Ring road and photogenic exposure, it is quite popular stop for photographers.You can find Fossálar just next to the Ring Road about 16 kilometers (10 miles) north east from Kirkjubæjarklaustur. ZU DEN GEFÜHRTEN FOTO-TOUREN IN ISLAND FOSSALAR AUF GOOGLE MAP

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Hrafnabjargafoss  - Ein verstecktes Geheimnis

Hrafnabjargafoss - Ein verstecktes Geheimnis

Hrafnabjargafoss is a waterfall in the north of Iceland in one of the largest rivers in Iceland Skjálfandafljót.Hrafnabjargafoss waterfall is one of the hidden secrets of Þingeyjarsveit County and is found a few kilometers further south of Goðafoss in the same river. From Aldeyjarfoss continue to drive along the same road you came in on (842). This...

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Ofaerufoss - Die Feuer-Schlucht

Ofaerufoss - Die Feuer-Schlucht

Ófærufoss is a distinctive two-tiered waterfall in the Nydri-Ófæru river which falls into Eldgjá Canyon (fire canyon). A natural stone arch once spanned the top of the lower falls until 1993, when it fell into the river during the spring thaw.From Northern Fjallabaksleið it is possible to drive into Eldgjá and walk from there to the Ófærufoss. Eldg...

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Kolufossar - Der einmalige Wasserfall und die einzigartige Schlucht

Kolufossar - Der einmalige Wasserfall und die einzigartige Schlucht

Iceland has many beautiful and famous waterfalls. The Kolufossar is a lesser known, but a visit is well worth the effort. Kolufossar is a waterfall with a height of 8 meters in the river Víðiðalsá/Vididalsá.On the south side of peninsula Vatsnes in Northern Iceland, you can take exit 715 from the ring road. At the T-splliting you drive then towards...

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Bruarfoss - Der grosse blaue Wasserfall

Bruarfoss - Der grosse blaue Wasserfall

Brúarfoss is also called the blue waterfall and means "bridge over waterfall". The river Brúará flows down over 2-3 meter and ends in a U shape slot. The waterfall is very photogenic because of this shape and the blue color of the water.Take road 1 up to Mosfellsbær. Turn into road 36 to Þingvellir. From there take road 365 to Laugarvatn and in add...

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Gullfoss - Die magischen Kaskaden

Gullfoss - Die magischen Kaskaden

Gullfoss is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland. Together with Þingvellir and Geysir, Gullfoss forms the Golden Circle, a popular day tour for tourists in Iceland. Gullfoss means "the golden fall".From Reykjavik to Gulfoss it is a 115 kilometer drive to the east.Gullfoss can be reached by two sides of the river. The easiest and m...

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Godafoss - Der Wasserfall der Götter

Godafoss - Der Wasserfall der Götter

Goðafoss is one of the most visited waterfall in Iceland and means fall of the gods. Goðafoss is situated in the North of Iceland, near Myvatn in the region Norðurland, Suður-Þingeyjarsýsla. You can reach Goðafoss from road 1 (500 meter) and is easy accessible. A car park is in front of the waterfall. Goðafoss is only 12 meter high but with a wide ...

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Hraunfossar - Das Juwel im Herbst

Hraunfossar - Das Juwel im Herbst

Hraunfossar is a waterfall in the river Hvítá í Borgarfirði (white river). The river has its source in the Lava Field Hallmundarhraun and is white because it is melting water from the glacier Langjökull and transports sediment that has a gray to light milky color.Hraunfossar means lava waterfall and is definitely one of the most beautiful waterfall...

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Selfoss - Die Mauer der Wasserfälle

Selfoss - Die Mauer der Wasserfälle

Selfoss is a nice and beautiful waterfall in the North of Iceland. With a height of appr. 10 meters not the highest waterfall in the area but quit impressive to see.Selfoss is located in Iceland's second largest river Jökulsá Fjollum (206 kilometers) fed by the glacier Vatnajökull. The muddy water squeezes itself through a narrow canyon with an ave...

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Seljalandsfoss - Der hohe Brunnen

Seljalandsfoss - Der hohe Brunnen

Seljalandsfoss is located in the South Region in Iceland right by Route 1 and the road that leads to Þórsmörk Road 249.  The waterfall drops 60 m and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull. Visitors can walk behind the falls into a small cave. ZU DEN GEFÜHRTEN FOTO-TOUREN IN ISLAND SELJ...

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Slaedufoss - Gelassenheit

Slaedufoss - Gelassenheit

Slæðufoss is a waterfall in a sideriver of the Jökulsá á Fljótsdal called Laugará and is about 5 meters high and means Veil. Slæðufoss is located in the east of Iceland near mount Snæfell, 1 kilometer south of another beautiful waterfall Faxi. Faxi is a beautiful scenic waterfall, one of the more photogenic waterfalls in Iceland. Therefore worthwhi...

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Kirkjufellsfoss und der Hexenhut

Kirkjufellsfoss und der Hexenhut

This is one of Iceland's most popular waterfalls and for good reason, it is absolutely beautiful and the neighboring Kirkjufell Mounain is stunning as well. Parking is very difficult here so I would recommend allowing plenty of time for a visit. ZU DEN GEFÜHRTEN FOTO-TOUREN IN ISLAND KIRKJUFELLSFOSS AUF GOOGLE MAP

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Dynjandi

Dynjandi - Dröhnender Donner

Dynjandi is a big waterfall located at the Arnarfjörður (Westfjord) in the region Vestfirðir, Iceland.The Dynjandi walking trail can be found at the westfjords along road 60. From road 1 take the exit to Búðardalur (road 60) and follow the road for 250 kilometer. You can't miss the parking at Dynjandi waterfall. Although it is a long detour from ro...

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Stjornarfoss - Die einzigartige Form

Stjornarfoss - Die einzigartige Form

A beautiful location, beautiful surroundings and an even nicer waterfall. It is not the height which makes this waterfall unique - it is its shape, the rocks and the surrounding area. The waterfall is not far from the ring road, so here turn to view it. It is located near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, about 1 km from the petrol station by the camping place ...

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Folaldafoss - Am Gebirgspass

The Folaldafoss is a waterfall in the East of Iceland and is clearly visible from road 939 (Öxi) and is also accessible for 2WD. Öxi is a mountain pass between Skriddalur and Berurfjordur. The road is rough and lies in curves and small bridges. On the way is much to see, waterfalls in all formats, high cliffs and well grown areas. When driving on r...

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Aldeyjarfoss - Eine magische Erfahrung

Aldeyjarfoss - Eine magische Erfahrung

Aldeyjarfoss is a waterfall 85 kilometers south of Husavik along road F26 (Sprengisandsleið or Sprengisandur), a road that leads through the Highlands and ends on road 1 in the southwest, not far from Hvolsvöllur. From Goðafoss follow the road along the west bank of Skjalfandafljót River past the farm called Mýri where the road makes a sharp left h...

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Skutafoss und die Höhle

Skutafoss und die Höhle

Most people miss it, but it is a great place for a stop and possible picnic. And there is a small easily accessible cave behind the waterfall.Skútafoss in on the Icelandic South Coast bit away from all its hustle and bustle. If you are driving on the Ring Road anti clockwise, than it is 6 kilometers (4 miles) behind the tunnel close to Höfn. ZU DEN...

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Svartifoss und die einzigartigen Basaltsäulen

Svartifoss is a waterfall in the south of Iceland in Skaftafell/Vatnajökull National Park, a popular touristic site to visit. A lot of people do a roundtrip in Iceland taking the ring road 1. Driving from Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Hofn (in the south) you see a yellow sign for Skaftafell (2 km) where the trail to Svartifoss begins. There is a big parki...

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