One of my favorite things in Iceland, and something that it is well known for, is its incredible and numerous waterfalls.   Although there are lots of places in the world that have many waterfalls much of the raw beauty of those in Iceland is the fact there is little to no vegetation surrounding the cascading liquid.  This allows a person to notice, even from long distances, the countless plummeting falls around the country.   Join me for a look at some of them.

JHP_160911_Iceland_1144Unknown Waterfall in Snaefellsnes, Iceland

Bjarnafoss

This falls is one I finally located a name to and I believe it to be Bjarnafoss, however, do not quote me on that.  It is on the Snaefellsness Penninsula along the highway 54 (which is also partially a dirt road) in the Northwest of the country.  There is a great spot to eat lunch just up the road from where I took this photo and you can see all the way down the valley to the ocean.  (See the view in a panoramic I took).

JHP_160911_Iceland_1235Kirkjufellsfoss in Northwest Iceland

Kirkjufellsfoss

​This interesting stop is gaining popularity for photographers and tourists alike. A few good walking paths and an interesting view (not shown above, click here) of the sea and a pointy mountain are a welcomed site for travelers of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.   There is a small village just to the east that has some accommodation and a few supplies.

JHP_160919_Iceland_1866-PanoGodafoss in Northern Iceland

Godafoss

In the first century it was said in the sagas that when Iceland and the Viking king converted to Christianity he threw his pagan things into the falls, thereby creating the name: Waterfall of the Gods.  This horseshoe-like falls can be viewed from either bank and like many of the natural wonders in Iceland you can walk to any vantage point you so desire, even if it is not the smartest idea.

JHP_160920_Iceland_1204Dettifoss in Northern Iceland

Dettifoss

The largest waterfall on the European Contient pours an astonishing 132,086 gallons (500 cubic meters) of water every second over its 144 foot (44meter) rim.  For all its power, it was surprisingly quiet until you crest the ridge into the canyon.  You can feel the rumble in your feet first and trust me: I wouldn't want to go over this falls in a barrel!

JHP_160920_Iceland_1220Selfoss in Northern Iceland

​Selfoss

​Just upstream from Dettifoss on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum ​River (walking distance) is this incredibly wide falls that makes yet another great impression.  I like the looks of it photographed from afar.  This mighty river is fed by the giant Vatnajökull​ Icefield and Glacier system, a little further to the south.   This photo was taken just after sunset on a very crisp, cold evening.

JHP_160924_Iceland_2028Skogafoss and its rainbows in Southern Iceland

Skogafoss

Known for its rainbows this falls has tales of buried treasure and elves.  I don't think it is buried though, because I am certain we found it in our surroundings.   There are hundreds of stairs up to the overlook that are not for the weary, but for those that make it, there is a nice balcony. For those traveling though there is an excellent, affordable and local fish and chips food cart called Mia's Country Kitchen, I would recommend eating at.  It sits between the ring road and the falls parking lot.  (Photo of Mias)

JHP_160923_Iceland_1806This waterfall is named, but I cannot find it. Unknown, private waterfall in south Iceland

Unknown

A private waterfall as the backdrop to my farm?  SURE!   Lovely horse pasture and residence along the ring road in southern Iceland.  Heavenly.... Just Heavenly!

JHP_160925_Iceland_2095Gullfoss in Southwest/ Golden Circle, Iceland

Gullfoss

This waterfall lies along the Golden Circle Route in the southwest of Iceland and is very popular with tourists (they all are, really).  The name literally translates to Golden Falls.  Early attempts to dam the falls never came to reality and the area is now a publicly owned spot.

JHP_160921_Iceland_1351Waterfall on a bypass road, East Iceland.

Unknown

​A pretty series of falls along a cutoff road to route 1 in Eastern Iceland.

** Since I did a preview of Iceland blog on the first Tuesday of the month I am going to continue the Iceland Blog Series in the same manner until I run out of images to share.  Join me again next month getting to know the horses of Iceland **

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