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Dettifoss | Vatnajökull National Park, Northeast Iceland

Dettifoss waterfall in Iceland as seen from the east side of the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river. — Click the image to view the available print styles and sizes.

A large photographic print of the mighty Dettifoss waterfall in northeastern Iceland hangs over a fireplace in an upscale living room. — 'Dettifoss'. Iceland’s most powerful waterfall, now as a dramatic photography print for your home.

Dettifoss stands as one of the most awe-inspiring features of Iceland's surreal and rugged landscapes. Renowned as the second most powerful waterfall in Europe, it captivates visitors with its sheer size and unrelenting energy.

Spanning an impressive 330 feet (100 meters) in width and plunging 144 feet (44 meters) into the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon below, Dettifoss releases an average flow of 193 cubic meters (6,816 cubic feet) of water per second. This immense volume, sourced from the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, is fed by the melting ice of the vast Vatnajökull glacier—the largest glacier in Europe—highlighting the waterfall's raw, glacial origins.

Adding to its appeal, Dettifoss waterfall served as the filming location for the opening scene of Ridley Scott’s 2012 science-fiction epic Prometheus.

Whether you admire Dettifoss for its cinematic legacy, its geological significance, or its natural beauty, it remains an unforgettable destination for anyone seeking to witness one of Earth’s most dramatic landscapes.