Gjáin

#72 among destinations in Iceland

Geologic formation, Valley, Park, View point

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Facts and practical information

Like the Háifoss, the small valley Gjáin with its small waterfalls, ponds, and volcanic structures is situated in the south of Iceland. It is to be found at about half an hour walking distance from the historical farm Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 653 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 64°8'57"N, 19°44'11"W

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SuðurlandIceland

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Gjáin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng, Hjálparfoss, Þjórsárdalur, Háifoss.

3.2 miSW
Museum, History museum
Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng
83 min walk • Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng is a reconstructed viking-era farmstead in Iceland, located in the Þjórsárdalur valley near road 32 in Árnessýsla county.
4.1 miSW
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Hjálparfoss
105 min walk • Hjálparfoss is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava fields north of the stratovolcano Hekla near the point where the rivers Fossá and Þjórsá join.
5.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Þjórsárdalur
150 min walk • Þjórsárdalur is a valley in Árnessýsla county in Iceland that lies between mount Búrfell alongside the river Þjórsá to the east and mount Skriðufell to the west.
4.3 miN
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Háifoss
111 min walk • Háifoss is a waterfall situated near the volcano Hekla in southern Iceland. The waterfall Granni is next to it. The river Fossá, a tributary of Þjórsá, drops here from a height of 122 m.
5.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Búrfell
131 min walk • Búrfell is a 669 m basalt tuya located in Iceland. It is situated in the south of the country along the western boundary of the Þjórsárdalur valley.

Gjáin

Facts and practical information

Gjáin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng

Hjálparfoss

Þjórsárdalur

Háifoss

Búrfell