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Brúarfoss is a gem of a waterfall north of Reykjavik - it means "Bridge Falls" referring to a natural stone bridge which was apparantly destroyed in 1602 by a minion of the episcopal see to keep starving peasants off the church's lands. Religious mischief notwithstanding, it's a gorgeous spot if you can find it!

Up river from Detifoss, Europe's largest waterfall (by volume), lies Selfoss, a beautiful horseshoe fall with easy, safe access

Brúarfoss is a gem of a waterfall north of Reykjavik - it means "Bridge Falls" referring to a natural stone bridge which was apparantly destroyed in 1602 by a minion of the episcopal see to keep starving peasants off the church's lands. Religious mischeif notwithstanding, it's a gorgeous spot if you can find it!