Selfoss
A wide, stepped waterfall about 1 km upstream of Dettifoss, with layered curtains of water spread across a rift.
Selfoss sits on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river and drops about 11 m. Because it spreads along a fault line, it forms a broad set of parallel water curtains, a striking contrast to the raw power of Dettifoss downstream. From the Dettifoss parking lot, it is about a 1 km walk along the river, a round trip of about 40 minutes. The view from the west bank, along the paved Route 862, is wider. Entry is free. The path runs close to the cliff edge without railings, so take care.
Opening hours
Open all day (when roads are open)
Nearby sights
- Dettifoss
- Hafragilsfoss
- Hljóðaklettar
- Ásbyrgi
- Krafla & Víti Crater
- Leirhnjúkur
- Hverir (Námaskarð)
- Mývatn Nature Baths