Þjórsárdalur

#116 among destinations in Iceland

Nature, Natural attraction, Valley

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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. The valley is quite flattened over and pumicey after repeated eruption of the nearby volcano Hekla as well as other volcanoes in the vicinity like the Vatnaöldur volcanic system which produced Iceland's biggest known lavafield Þjórsá Lava in prehistoric times or the Grímsnes volcanic system with the crater Kerið. Landmarks in Þjórsárdal include Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng, Gjáin, Háifoss, and Vegghamrar. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 64°6'22"N, 19°54'18"W

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SuðurlandIceland

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

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

5.9 miNE
Geologic formation, Valley, Park
Gjáin
150 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.
2.7 miE
Museum, History museum
Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng
70 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 miNE
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Hjálparfoss
46 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.
2.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Búrfell
69 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.