Thorufoss (Icelandic spelling is Þórufoss; pronounced “THOR-oo-foss”) was an obscure yet attractive waterfall we saw on the Laxá í Kjós River. Not only did it have a pretty satisfying size…

Sjavarfoss (Sjávarfoss; pronounced “SHAU-var-foss”; labeled as “Fossa” on our map) was an unexpected waterfall we noticed waterfall while driving along Hvalfjörður on the way to Glymur. Despite…

Glymur (sounds like “glimmer”) is said to be the tallest waterfall in Iceland at 196m. I had read that it was once a very popular attraction as the Ring Road used to go around Hvalfjörður (the Whale..

Trollafoss was an exercise in frustration when I went looking for it on my trip to Iceland. First of all, you have to follow a rough 4wd path. Although there was a sign at…