Dettifoss Waterfall

Dettifoss Waterfall

Dettifoss Waterfall is a waterfall located in the northeastern part of the Republic of Iceland, near the Mývatn Lake area of Jökulsárgljúfur National Park, situated on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, flowing into the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon; its source is the Vatnajökull ice cap. The waterfall is approximately 100 meters wide and 44 meters high, and is considered the most powerful and highest waterfall in Europe. Its flow rate varies by season, with about 200 cubic meters per second during the dry season; in summer, glacial melt increases the river’s volume, raising the flow to 500 cubic meters per second.

Due to the immense volume of water at Dettifoss, you can actually hear the waterfall before you see it. Indeed, as the river surges through a desolate landscape, the powerful current carries sediment over the 44-meter drop, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle. Icelandic composer Jón Leifs drew inspiration from this waterfall to compose a piece titled 'Dettifoss.'

Dettifoss

Must-visit reason: Europe's most powerful and highest waterfall

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Iceland[Iceland]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Northeast Region [Norðurland Eystra Region]