Horseshoe Cascade

Selfoss displays perfect symmetry in its horseshoe-shaped fall

Selfoss, located upstream from the mighty Dettifoss, creates a beautiful horseshoe-shaped cascade that demonstrates the power of the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river as it carves through ancient basalt formations. This waterfall shows how geological layers create natural steps and terraces, with each level telling the story of different volcanic eruptions that built Iceland's landscape over millions of years. The falls' elegant curve contrasts with the raw power of nearby Dettifoss.