Dettifoss waterfall
Photo of the Dettifoss waterfall in the north east of Iceland
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Mighty waterfall
06/2021 The photo shows the Dettifoss waterfall. Dettifoss Waterfall is located in north-east Iceland and is one of the largest waterfalls in Europe. Compared to the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, which is located in northern Switzerland, the Dettifoss is much more powerful and spectacular.
With a height of 44 meters and a width of 100 meters, the water of the falls Dettifoss falls into a deep gorge and produces an impressive thunder and a powerful spray. In contrast, the Rhine Falls, with a height of 23 meters and a width of 150 meters, are wider but not as high and powerful as Dettifoss.
However, both waterfalls have their own charm and are open impressive in her own way. Overall, the size and power of Dettifoss Waterfall make it a spectacular natural wonder and a must-see for anyone visiting Iceland.
