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Journal: stories and guides from Þjórsárdalur

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Stories, guides, and practical tips for visiting Þjórsárdalur in south Iceland. Waterfalls, history, seasons, and how to make the most of the valley.

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No, that waterfall in Stranger Things wasn't CGI. No green screen, no digital set, nothing built in a computer. It's Háifoss and Granni, two very real waterfalls falling side by side into a canyon in Þjórsárdalur. You can actually go and stand where Eleven was.

Háifoss and Granni

Just past Gullfoss, Þjórsárdalur has some of Iceland's tallest waterfalls, a green gorge, and Viking ruins. An easy day trip from Reykjavík. Plan your visit. 