Nature and Travel | Iceland Monitor | Sun 29 May 2016 | 7.52 GMT | Modified at 8.52

Danger at Dettifoss waterfall - road closed off

Dettifoss is reputed to be Europe's most powerful waterfall. Iceland Monitor/ Sigurður Bogi Sævarsson

According to an announcement by the Iceland Road Administration the viewing site of Dettifoss waterfall has been declared dangerous due to water growth and slippery conditions due to thaw.

For this reason, the road no. 862 to Dettifoss has been closed until the situation improves. People are also advised that thaw on mountain roads causes delicate road conditions and there’s a ban on driving on several highland roads.

Dettifoss is a waterfall from a glacial river situated in Vatnajökull National Park in North East Iceland and it is the most powerful waterfall in Europe.

For precise details of which roads are closed check out the Iceland Road Administration webpage HERE.