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Þjórsá

Highlands, Iceland

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RiverHighlands

Þjórsá

Highlands, Iceland

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Þjórsá is Iceland's longest river at 230 kilometres (140 mi). It is in the south of the island.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Þjórsá is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2277°N, 19.4417°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 5.1 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 44.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 121 km in a straight line
What else is close: 52 mapped places within 20 km

Þjórsá weather and conditions

At Þjórsá in Highlands, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 00:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), partly cloudy, wind 8 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 37 m (sunrise 06:26, sunset 20:03). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 00:30 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Þjórsá

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Þjórsá — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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Where is Þjórsá?

Þjórsá is a river in Highlands, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.

Can you fish in Þjórsá?

Fishing any Icelandic river needs a permit sold per river or beat. Salmon rivers book far ahead and can be expensive; trout and char are more accessible. Never fish without a permit, and disinfect gear brought from abroad.

Is Þjórsá safe to cross?

If Þjórsá is crossed by an unbridged highland ford, treat it with real caution: glacial water is cold, fast, deeper than it looks and higher by afternoon. Cross only with the right 4WD and experience, watch another vehicle first, and if in doubt turn back.

When does Þjórsá run highest?

Glacial rivers peak on warm summer afternoons, after rain and during the spring melt. A ford that is passable in the cool morning can be dangerous by late afternoon. Check road.is before highland driving.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Hrauneyjafoss

10 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Granni

12 km·~14 min drive

The Granni is a waterfall that cascades into the Fossardalur right beside the Háifoss. .

#3.Háifoss

12 km·~14 min drive

One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 122 meters. Located in a dramatic canyon with its…

#4.Gljúfurleitarfoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

19 km·~23 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

31 km·~37 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Brennisteinsalda

32 km·~38 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

32 km·~39 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Áfangagil

15 km·~19 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Landmannahellir

22 km·~27 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#3.Sandártunga

28 km·~34 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

28 km·~34 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

19 km·~23 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

#2.F335 Hagavatnsvegur

22 km·~26 min drive

Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall

#3.F225 Landmannaleið

22 km·~27 min drive

Western shortcut to Landmannalaugar

#4.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

24 km·~29 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

44 km·~53 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

63 km·~75 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

64 km·~77 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

66 km·~79 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

43 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community