Dettifoss
Ásbyrgi, Iceland
Europe’s most powerful waterfall, grey with glacial silt, thundering into a canyon.
- Nearest town
- Ásbyrgi, Iceland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 65.8150, -16.3850
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- ÁsbyrgiCampsite24 km from DettifossWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Dettifoss?
Dettifoss is in Ásbyrgi, Iceland, at GPS 65.8150, -16.3850. It is about 31 km from Reykjahlíð.
Can you camp near Dettifoss?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ásbyrgi, about 24 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Dettifoss?
Dettifoss is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Iceland: the Diamond Circle.
What is there to see near Dettifoss?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Mývatn (36 km), Húsavík (50 km), Goðafoss (55 km) and Akureyri (79 km).
When is the best time to visit Dettifoss?
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)