Waterfalls

Simply enthralling; The Westfjords’ favourite front-page model for decades, and is never short of breathtaking. The biggest and widest part of the waterfall is the one that gets all the attention and the photos, even though there are impressive, albeit smaller, waterfalls further down the river. The waterfall and its surroundings were protected as a natural monument in 1981, as it is a unique natural gem.  Dynjandi cascades down approximately 100 meters. The waterfall steps are formed due to the stratification of the rock into lava layers and looser intermediate layers. The lava layers create the steps, while the river has carved out the intermediate layers. There are six waterfalls in Dynjandi. At the top is Fjallfoss, followed by Hundafoss, Strokkur, Göngumannafoss, Hrísvaðsfoss, and Sjóarfoss.  To appreciate the scenery, park your car in the designated lot and walk for 15 minutes to reach the largest part of the waterfall. Take in the stunning view and the refreshing air. 

Fossfjörður is one of the the offshoot fjords of Arnarfjörður. It is the westernmost of the so called "Suðurfirðir", the Southern Fjords. In Fossfjörður, there is a farm named Foss and a waterfall with the same name—Foss, which means "waterfall." So, in Waterfall Fjord, you'll find a farm called "Waterfall" as well as a waterfall named "Waterfall." Confusing?  Maybe a little. In Fossfjörður you will also stumble up on the so called A-house, wich has been a popular pitstop among travellers and photographers. This abandoned house is unique for its shape and location.  

 In the Patreksfjörður fjord, you'll find a charming waterfall nestled in a picturesque setting. As you drive on road 62 towards Patreksfjörður, take a right turn about five minutes after passing the Kleifakarl monument. The turn leads onto a small gravel road, so proceed with caution. Follow this road, and you'll reach the waterfall within a few minutes. Although it may not appear powerful at first glance, the waterfall is indeed strong, It's essential to practice maximum safety around the waterfall. Please note that there are no designated parking areas or infrastructure, so ensure you respect the environment and take all your litter with you.  

Valagil is a spectacular ravine, complete with mighty waterfall and made from layers upon layers of ancient lava. You will find Valagil at the landward end of Álftafjörður, not too far from Súðavík. There is a marked footpath to the ravine from the road. Some say the ravine is named after the falcons (valur is Icelandic for falcon) which reported used to nest there. Other people say it is named after a woman called Vala who is said to have fallen to her death in the gully centuries ago.

The Þingmannaá river flows from the Þingmannadalur valley down to Vatnsfjörður fjord, featuring charming waterfalls within its canyons. Explorers can walk behind one of the waterfalls and view it from behind the cascading water.   One of these waterfalls had a role in the television show Nonni and Manni from 1990. A parking lot is conveniently located about 100 meters from the road, and from there, it's just a five-minute walk to reach the waterfall.

Towering above the small village of Djúpavík in Strandir is a beautiful waterfall. There is a good hiking trail by the waterfall. .