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Thorsardalur river bathing

Natural wonders, historic sites, and places worth seeking out across the valley. Some reveal stories from the past, others bring you closer to the landscape, with plenty more waiting along the way.

Viking house

Things to see in Þjórsárdalur, south Iceland

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Explore the valley's landmarks: Háifoss and Hjálparfoss waterfalls, the gorge at Gjáin, the canyon at Sigöldugljúfur, and Viking ruins at Stöng.

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A lush gorge of springs, waterfalls and lava formations, with walking trails leading you through one of Þjórsárdalur’s most distinctive landscapes.

Gjain waterfall

Buried by the eruption of 1104 and uncovered centuries later, Stöng is one of the best-preserved ruins ever found in Iceland.

Stong

Turquoise water, countless waterfalls and vivid green moss stand out against the raw Highland landscape of this secluded canyon.

Sigoldugljufur

A twin waterfall with a story behind its name, once a welcome resting place for travellers crossing the Highlands.

Hjalparfoss

Built to mark the 1,100th anniversary of Iceland’s settlement, this reconstruction of the farm at Stöng offers a closer look at how people lived centuries ago.

Thjodveldisbaerinn

Falling 122 metres from the Highland edge into the valley below, Háifoss is a dramatic sight in the wild landscape of Fossá.

Haifoss

Points of interest

Self-contained and quietly placed in the landscape, with multiple options.

Marked trails wind through the valley, past waterfalls and further into the landscape.

Kayaking tour

Geothermal pools set within the rock where cave darkness meets the vast highland sky.

Mountain baths in-water bar

A unique hotel built directly into the mountainside.

Points of interest

Gjáin

Stöng

Sigöldugljúfur

Hjálparfoss

Þjóðveldisbærinn

Háifoss