Þjófafoss

Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields in the south of Iceland, at the southwest tip of the hill Búrfell.

The sound of falling water fills the air. Mist catches the light. This is Iceland at its most elemental.

A viewing point for the waterfall can be accessed by a gravel track that leads about 4 kilometres (2. 5 mi) northwest from Route 26 or by a track that leads south from Route 32 past the hydroelectric power station Búrfellsstöð and Hjálparfoss..

Come early morning or late evening to avoid crowds. The light's better for photos anyway. Bring layers - waterfall spray plus Icelandic wind equals cold.