In many people's opinion, Dettifoss is the most spectacular waterfall in Iceland. With a height of 45 metres and an average water flow to the volume of 200 cubic metres per second, it is the most forceful waterfall in the country and, as a matter of fact, in the whole of Europe. Dettifoss also has an impressive power to attract tourists from far and wide. The waterfall is only 135 km from Akureyri, so a visit from the capital of North Iceland makes an ideal day outing.