Activities

Þjórsárdalur is best experienced on foot or by bike, at your own pace. Marked routes take you through the valley, past waterfalls, lava fields, and scenic viewpoints. Join a guided tour or head out on your own, with plenty to discover along the way.

There’s more to discover

Hiking and cycling routes run throughout Þjórsárdalur, in different lengths and levels of difficulty, so you can take the valley at your own pace. Follow a short trail between the sites, or spend a full day heading deeper into the valley, with the river and the birch woods changing around you as you go. As the destination develops, a wider range of activities will open up, with more adventurous ways to experience Þjórsárdalur. Stay tuned for more to come.

things to do

Elevate your stay

Explore marked walking and cycling routes, from an hour along the river to a full day in the Highlands. Set your own pace, with guided experiences and more to come in 2028.

Worth a visit

Points of interest

Discover waterfalls, lava fields and the remains of farms buried by the eruption of 1104. Some are a short walk away, while others take you further for a full day of exploring.

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Welcome House

Your first stop, where your time in Þjórsárdalur begins. Get to know the landscape, its history, and the places that make it worth exploring. Find what you need to make the most of your time here.

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ON THE BIG SCREEN

Familiar landscapes

The lava fields and canyons of Þjórsárdalur have helped bring other worlds to life on screen. Take a look around and see if you can find find places you’ve encountered before, in a very different setting.