Hjálparfoss

#108 among destinations in Iceland

Natural attraction, Top attraction, Park, Waterfall

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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. Hjálparfoss is located about 30 kilometres east of the village Flúðir and can be reached by a gravel road off Route 32 that winds through the Vikrar lava fields. About 5 kilometres south of Hjálparfoss lies Þjófafoss; further east are Háifoss on the Fossá and Tangafoss on the Þjórsá. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 509 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 64°6'57"N, 19°50'60"W

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SuðurlandIceland

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

Nearby attractions include: Gjáin, Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng, Þjórsárdalur, Búrfell.

4.1 miNE
Geologic formation, Valley, Park
Gjáin
105 min walk • 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. The volcano Hekla can be seen from the site.
0.9 miE
Museum, History museum
Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng
24 min walk • Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng is a reconstructed viking-era farmstead in Iceland, located in the Þjórsárdalur valley near road 32 in Árnessýsla county.
1.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Þjórsárdalur
46 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.
2.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Búrfell
54 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.