Valley of discovery

Far from the pace of everyday life, Þjórsárdalur stretches into the Icelandic Highlands. A quiet, expansive place to slow down, connect with nature and find more time for the present moment.

Endless paths to follow

In the valley of discovery, countless possibilities lie ahead. Set out in search of new paths, hidden places and experiences shaped by the seasons, with each day offering a new direction to take.

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A valley full of stories

Remarkable places, tales from the past, and the nature that has shaped the landscape.

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Places worth visiting

Points of interest

Waterfalls, lava fields, and the remains of farms buried by Hekla’s eruption in 1104. Some are a short walk away, while others take a full day to explore.

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a thousand years in the making

History of the valley

The eruption buried the farms of Þjórsárdalur in ash. At Stöng, remarkably preserved remains reveal traces of the past. A historic place offering a glimpse into everyday life in early Iceland.