Europe's most powerful waterfall.
Dettifoss thunders through the Jokulsargljufur canyon with more force than any other waterfall in Europe, a wall of grey glacial water and spray.
Part of the Diamond Circle, it is reached by roads on both banks, each offering a different, awe inspiring view.
North Iceland is served by Akureyri Airport with quick flights from Reykjavik, and sits squarely on the ring road for anyone driving the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
A massive, thundering curtain of glacial water.
Set deep in the Jokulsargljufur canyon.
Different viewpoints from each side of the river.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Dettifoss is in Northeast Iceland, Iceland. It is in the northeast within Vatnajokull National Park's northern reaches.
Dettifoss is known as Europe's most powerful waterfall by volume, its dramatic canyon setting, viewpoints on both banks and a place on the Diamond Circle.
The best time to visit is june to September, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.