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Þórufoss
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Þórufoss is a 12-meter waterfall on the Laxá river in the Reykjavík area of Iceland.
Þórufoss is an 18-meter-high waterfall in the river Laxá in Kjós, Iceland. A scene from the television series Game of Thrones was filmed at the waterfall.
Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Plan your visit
Getting there- Off Road 48
Parking- Car park right next to Road 48
Game of Thrones filming location — the home of the Children of the Forest (HBO)- River Laxá í Kjós has a healthy population of Atlantic salmon
- Freezes over in winter
- Easy walk from the parking lot to the waterfall
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30 min stop
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
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VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Iceland.
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
Hot Springs
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.
Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.
Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.
Campsites
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
Supermarkets
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Hagkaup supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: Visit West Iceland
Icelandic WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
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