Thjorsardalur Thjorsardalur, a lush valley with beautiful gorges and waterfalls, including Haifoss, the second highest waterfall in Iceland. Buried under Hekla's ash in the 12th century, Stong is an excavated farm in the valley. Nearby, a fascinating reconstruction of a turf homestead is open to visitors.

Háifoss Háifoss carries its name well as it is 122 meters high and said to be the second or third highest waterfall in the country. Nearby is the waterfall Granni (Neighbour) - it is also tall and handsome. It is usual to go to Háifoss by the road between Tungufell and Sandafell. From there it is only a short walk down to the waterfalls.

Stöng Stöng in Þjórsárdalur is a farm that was deserted in a volcanic eruption in the year 1104, when Hekla erupted, and it is the first volcanic eruption that is mentioned in the Icelandic Sagas after the settlement in Iceland. In 1939 Nordic archaeologists discovered a well preserved ruin that showed how the houses were built and the different rooms were situated. There were several other sites excavated at this time in Þjórsárdalur but then it was decided to present this excavation at Stöng as it was the best preserved ruin. Then a shelter was built over the excavated farmhouse and there visitors can see how the houses at the Saga times (874 - 1140) were made.

Gjain This beautiful natural phenomenum and oasis at the edge of the central highlands should not be passed by, if you are travelling in the Thjorsar Valley. The Red River (Rauda) cascades into and through this gorge and the surroundings are amply vegetated. River Thjorsa ran through before a dike was built between the mountains Sandafell and Skeljafell to redirect it. One of the younger Tungnaa-Lavas ran down the gorge leaving a thin layer on its bottom and walls as well as a thicker layer on the edges. The lava formations are worth taking a closer look at (basaltic columns). An easy 10 minutes’ walk takes you into this beautiful area from the archaeological excavations at Stong and another approach is from the car track on the edge (excellent view).

Swimming pool Swimming and playing at a pool in the middle of nowhere at Þjórsárdalur.

Thjorsardalur Thjorsardalur, a lush valley with beautiful gorges and waterfalls, including Haifoss, the second highest waterfall in Iceland. Buried under Hekla's ash in the 12th century, Stong is an excavated farm in the valley. Nearby, a fascinating reconstruction of a turf homestead is open to visitors.

Háifoss Háifoss carries its name well as it is 122 meters high and said to be the second or third highest waterfall in the country. Nearby is the waterfall Granni (Neighbour) - it is also tall and handsome. It is usual to go to Háifoss by the road between Tungufell and Sandafell. From there it is only a short walk down to the waterfalls.

Stöng Stöng in Þjórsárdalur is a farm that was deserted in a volcanic eruption in the year 1104, when Hekla erupted, and it is the first volcanic eruption that is mentioned in the Icelandic Sagas after the settlement in Iceland. In 1939 Nordic archaeologists discovered a well preserved ruin that showed how the houses were built and the different rooms were situated. There were several other sites excavated at this time in Þjórsárdalur but then it was decided to present this excavation at Stöng as it was the best preserved ruin. Then a shelter was built over the excavated farmhouse and there visitors can see how the houses at the Saga times (874 - 1140) were made.

Gjain This beautiful natural phenomenum and oasis at the edge of the central highlands should not be passed by, if you are travelling in the Thjorsar Valley. The Red River (Rauda) cascades into and through this gorge and the surroundings are amply vegetated. River Thjorsa ran through before a dike was built between the mountains Sandafell and Skeljafell to redirect it. One of the younger Tungnaa-Lavas ran down the gorge leaving a thin layer on its bottom and walls as well as a thicker layer on the edges. The lava formations are worth taking a closer look at (basaltic columns). An easy 10 minutes’ walk takes you into this beautiful area from the archaeological excavations at Stong and another approach is from the car track on the edge (excellent view).

Swimming pool Swimming and playing at a pool in the middle of nowhere at Þjórsárdalur.