Ófærufoss Waterfall — Iceland

About this spectacle

Ófærufoss is a striking waterfall tucked within Eldgjá, a vast volcanic canyon in Iceland's Southern Highlands. Visitors who make the journey are rewarded with a two-tiered cascade plunging into a dark basalt gorge, framed by rust-coloured and moss-green canyon walls. The sound of falling water echoes off the lava rock, and in summer the surrounding highland plateau blooms with cotton grass and wildflowers. A natural arch of lava rock once spanned the lower falls, though it collapsed in the early 1990s — the absence of that arch is itself a piece of living geological history. The approach crosses raw highland terrain, fording streams and traversing volcanic gravel tracks, making the arrival feel genuinely remote and earned. In clear weather, the contrast between the white cascading water, black basalt, and vivid green moss creates a scene of exceptional visual drama.

When to go

Jun — Sep, peak Jul — Aug

Getting there

Nearest airport: REK. Nearest city: Selfoss.

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