Continuing my trip through the Westfjords, I reached the Dynjandi waterfall in the afternoon on the second day. As I mentioned, it's one of the biggest attractions in this region. It was on my way, so I went to see it anyway. I like waterfalls. So far my favorite is Dettifoss, but Dynjandi might be among my favorites too.
The name “Dynjandi” means “thundering.” The waterfall is 100 meters high and, falling in even cascades, spreads out like a veil. To me it also looks like a white, long coat, which gives it a regal feel. It's beautiful. At the bottom it reaches 60 meters in width and makes a huge impression - especially because you can get very close.
The whole area is set up to handle many visitors. The parking lot is large. There are tables with benches and heated toilets. There were quite a lot of people, but I didn’t feel that absurd overload like last year in Haukadalur Valley near the famous Geysir. The Golden Circle is slowly turning into Disneyland.
Walking the path to the waterfall, you pass many tiers and smaller waterfalls along the way. I liked this walk because I could enjoy the views of the whole area at an easy pace.
As you get closer to the waterfall, you can see that the water not only widens at the bottom, but also falls over many steps, creating an even more three-dimensional effect. Different images came to my mind - a veil, a coat, white elven hair... Really beautiful.
Beautiful and huge - you only realize it when you see people captured against it.
The slope the water flows down is covered with thick, bright green moss, with orange rock showing through underneath. An incredibly intense combination.
On the way back to the parking lot, I couldn’t help myself and kept looking back at the thundering cascade.
After the walk and a short rest, I drove on. I stopped again on the way to look at the whole scenery from a distance - the curtain of the waterfall dominates the area. While taking photos, I thought about how much the weather favored me. Two days earlier I had checked the forecast and it was discouraging, yet I managed to hit many sunny breaks. Besides, it was warm and there was no wind - what more could you want!
Just before Ísafjörður I drove through an atmospheric tunnel, mostly single-lane, with pullouts for cars to pass each other. It was quite narrow, so the irregular rock around me in the dim light made a huge impression. I felt a bit of fear mixed with mystery and adventure. There was also a junction inside the tunnel :) I didn’t go into the town, because I didn’t have time, though I would like to visit it in the future. When I was looking for a job in Iceland, I also got an offer from Ísafjörður, but I chose the Snæfellsnes peninsula. I don’t regret it, but when you make any choice, there is always that quiet thought: what if...
This time I reached the campsite much earlier than the previous day. I chose the town of Súðavík, of course lying on one of dozens of fjords. I had time to eat a hot dinner in peace and rest. It was completely different than the day before. The next day I planned to reach the settlement of Norðurfjörður, where my friend from work was resting. This was supposed to be the wildest part of the trip. See you!
Icelandic stories:
A year of transition - small trips and moving to Iceland
Where my home is - "Iceland in miniature"
Winter at my place - not as scary as they said
Chasing spring in Grundarfjörður
Wolf Beans: purple beauty or invasive species? A trip to Ingjaldshóll
Welcome to Mars: Kerlingarfjöll Mountains
Katla's tongue – Sólheimajökull Glacier
In the shadow of the glacier: the stunning Þakgil campsite
Moss and ice: the road east
Basalt and turquoise: Stuðlagil Canyon, East Iceland
Cracked earth - driving to Stykkishólmur
Off the beaten path: Hafrahvammagljúfur Canyon and the hot spring shower
The road to Mývatn: through rain and wilderness
Around Lake Mývatn (1) - Víti Crater and the Hverir geothermal field
Around Lake Mývatn (2) - the monochrome world of Hverfjall
Around Lake Mývatn (3) - Leirhnjúkur: a walk on warm ground
On the way home - Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods
North Iceland - a small harbor and a basalt coast: Hauganes and Kálfshamarsvík
West Iceland - two unusual waterfalls framed in autumn gold
Beyond the postcard - a summer evening at Búðir and Arnarstapi
Around the Westfjords (1) - first impressions