Wall of Water

The massive cascade demonstrates the raw power of Icelandic glacial rivers

This perspective emphasizes Skógafoss's incredible power and scale, where the Skógá river plunges over an ancient sea cliff in a display of raw natural force. The waterfall marks the boundary between Iceland's coastal lowlands and highland interior, representing the edge of the continental shelf from when this area was underwater. Climbing the 527 steps to the top rewards visitors with views of the glacier-covered volcanoes that feed this mighty cascade.