Dynjandi (Fjallfoss)
Dynjandi (Fjallfoss)
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Dynjandi (also known as Fjallfoss) is the largest waterfall in the Westfjords region of Iceland and is considered to be one of the most impressive waterfalls in all of Iceland. The waterfall in made up of 7 waterfalls, each with its own name, one of which is Dynjandi. Dynjandi means “thunderous”. The total height of the waterfalls is about 100 m.
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Lori L
Gainesville, VA23 contributions
July 2021
The falls are amazing, there are actually 6 more falls leading up to the larger one. The walk is easy until near the top, when it gets very steep and slippery. The drive there from Isafjordur was steep, lots of construction, the usual no guard rails with crazy high drop offs. Drive slowly and carefully!
Written 16 July 2021
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TFAtravel
Chicago, IL437 contributions
July 2021
Lots of waterfalls pepper the landscape of Iceland, and this one stands above the rest as an absolute must to. There are a dozen tiers, with the top one spilling over the cliff, and each one below unique and beautiful. There is a nice parking area, and the hike up is easy - you can stop anywhere along the way.
Written 16 August 2021
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RJN612
Pottsville, PA487 contributions
Aug 2021
Visiting here was a worthwhile experience. The falls are gorgeous and one can hike quite a distance toward the top. The path is somewhat rugger at times but doable for most with a little care. The views from near the top are awesome as is every little view close up on the journey upward. Of all the natural sites we visited on our Icelandic journey, this was one of the best.
Written 13 August 2021
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Spencer W
Carmel, CA56 contributions
July 2023
If you can manage to get here, by all means visit Dynjandi. Be sure to hike up all the way to the base of the upper falls to experience a wide variety of views and smaller falls as well. We managed to visit as part of a cruise, but some people were there who arrived by car. Iceland is full of magical waterfalls that are all different. Dynjandi definitely is worth a visit if you can fit it into your itinerary.
Written 23 July 2023
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RMurray847
Albuquerque, NM337 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Fantastic waterfall! We did a group excursion here when on a cruise recently, coming from the port at Isafjordur. 100% worth the trip. You've got the enormous fall hugging the side of its drop (rather than plunging in open air) and then a series of cascades going all the way down to the road. To get to where the main fall "arrives" is a bit of a climb. There are steps and such, but I didn't see any mobility accomodations either. Our group only stopped there for about an hour. Ideally, I would have wanted 90 minutes. Just standing there and staring at it will take some time! Trying to get a good photo, even more time (there's just so much to try to take in). It's not as powerful as some of Iceland's more famous falls, but it is simply beautiful. Find a way to get there!
Written 20 April 2023
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GRZ
Chicago, IL11,708 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We have not visited Westfjords during our 2022 trip, and I was excited for our 2024 trip to this region especially because of this waterfall - it did not disappoint!
It's huge, it's remote, it's complex with various levels you take up - it's definitely a little challenge/effort to get to the upper most platform - but it's glorious!
There are free restrooms here, fairly big (for this remote side of the country) parking lot as well - the road leading here is ironically gravel road for the most part, it caught me off guard but it's an easy one so don't worry about that
TIP: I am not sure if the fee we paid is mandatory for the parking or voluntarily, I want to say it's the letter but all in all support the good cause, even if not a must!
It's huge, it's remote, it's complex with various levels you take up - it's definitely a little challenge/effort to get to the upper most platform - but it's glorious!
There are free restrooms here, fairly big (for this remote side of the country) parking lot as well - the road leading here is ironically gravel road for the most part, it caught me off guard but it's an easy one so don't worry about that
TIP: I am not sure if the fee we paid is mandatory for the parking or voluntarily, I want to say it's the letter but all in all support the good cause, even if not a must!
Written 30 August 2024
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laylalae
Slovakia268 contributions
July 2021
This waterfall is so nice on pictures and it´s even nicer in reality! It´s really magical! It will take you about 15 minutes to get near to the waterfall right from quite large parking lot. There are also several nice and clean bathrooms there. Only a bit "shocking" experience for us was the amount of people here - Westfjords are a bit of a forgotten land but not here. There were suddenly out of nowhere plenty of people at this waterfall and 3 tourist buses in the parking. After we left this site, again almost nobody on the roads. Unbelievable :-)
Written 9 September 2021
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dan j
Port Coquitlam, Canada809 contributions
June 2023
We visited from a cruise ship and rented a car. It was an easy and scenic drive with lots of views along the way. The hike up the falls to the various viewing points is steep in a view spots so watch your footing. I went all the way to the highest point and it was amazing to feel the intensity of the water crashing down. We saw several beautiful falls in Iceland and this was one of my favourites.
Written 14 June 2023
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Lukey
Hafnarfjordur, Iceland547 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
As the title says, Iceland has no shortage of stunning waterfalls of all shapes and sizes. This one is particularly pleasing to the eye, and nestled in a beautiful fjörd to top it off.
A nice path up to get all the instagram photos you want and overall definitely worth the stop or even the drive from Patreksfjörður or Ísafjörður.
A nice path up to get all the instagram photos you want and overall definitely worth the stop or even the drive from Patreksfjörður or Ísafjörður.
Written 8 August 2020
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RBonTheLake
York, SC643 contributions
July 2023
A beautiful waterfall cascading right by the road. This is the waterfall you see in so many Iceland brochures. We walked all the way to the top as far as you could go for great views of the fjord. It was just stunning. Bathrooms (clean as all of them we experienced in Iceland) were available near parking lot. Very popular with tour buses. We were lucky to get there just before two buses arrived.
Written 4 August 2023
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Debbie C
Winston Salem, North Carolina
How much hiking must be done to fully enjoy this waterfall. I have some mobility issues that restrict me from hiking and walking on uneven ground, so I need level pathways. I only have one day in the Westfjords, so I'm just wondering if this is one I should skip, or if I should make time for a visit. Thanks.
Written 3 March 2020
Debbie,
The great news is you can enjoy this waterfall from the car—you start to see the falls from a good distance away. There is a set of very nice viewing platforms and facilities at the location that thankfully don't obstruct the view of the falls. You can park and get out and see the falls nicely, or if feeling more adventurous, get quite close to / under the falls.
Written 3 March 2020
I’ll be visiting in June wanting to know if you can park and sleep overnight at the falls or is there a place near by like a car park?
Written 14 February 2020
There's a big parking lot but not sure if you can overnight park. Enjoy.
Written 14 February 2020
We're coming in on a cruise ship and won't have a car. What's the best way to get to Dynjandi (Fjallfoss) from Isafjordur? Are there taxis?
Written 17 June 2018
I definitely wouldn't take a Taxi. A rental car would probably be the best. I have no idea if there are any tours going there. You might be able to just hire a local private guide.
Written 19 June 2018
Is the road from Reykjavik to the Dunjandi Falls the “scary, gravel part”? Is it hard to get to from Rey??? Sounds like it’s worth the trip but i will have my 80 year old Mom with me, so just gotta make sure! Thanks!
Written 3 June 2018
It is mostly good road, but there are parts that are pretty rough. I think you should be able to do it in a car, but an SUV is much better. It is out in the middle of nowhere. There are restrooms there, but I believe they are only open in the summer. When we were there, they were locked. Not sure what the dates are that they are open.
Written 4 June 2018
Ciao, andiamo in Islanda le prime due settimane di settembre, dato che una parte del viaggio è su strada sterrata volevo sapere se per arrivare alla cascata Dynjandi e poi continuare per Ísafjörður è necessario un 4x4 o va bene un'auto normale
Grazie
Written 22 May 2018
How long will it take to hike up to Dyjandi Falls?
Written 13 May 2018
From parking lot to the biggest fall and back about 1 hour to enjoy views
Written 13 May 2018
Hello,
is it possible to reach Dynjandi waterfalls in February/Winter (2018) coming from Reykjavik (the south) or are the roads closed?
Written 29 December 2017
I think the road is closed, but you can see the actual road information at:.road.is/travel-info/road-conditions-and-weather/entire-iceland-road-conditions-map/
Written 31 December 2017
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