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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.
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64.2608°N, 21.3700°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Off Road 48
Parking- Car park right next to Road 48
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 48
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 18.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 30 km in a straight line
What else is close- 517 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- Game of Thrones filming location — the home of the Children of the Forest (HBO)River Laxá í Kjós has a healthy population of Atlantic salmonFreezes over in winterEasy walk from the parking lot to the waterfall
Tours near Þórufoss
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Diving Silfra Tour - Selfdrivefrom 34.499 ISK · 3 h
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Adventure Park in Nesjavellir's Geothermal Rift Valleyfrom 4.900 ISK · 2 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÞórufoss weather and conditions
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1°Cmostly clear · feels -4°C4 m/swind9 h 57 mdaylight · 08:13 – 18:09
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Pokafoss5 km
- 2
Tröllafoss10 km - 3Flekkudalsfossar11 km
- 4
Öxarárfoss12 km - 5
Helgufoss12 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær14 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur16 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær18 km
Fuel
- 1
Mosfellsbær19 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Bjarkarholt19 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Langitangi19 km · 310.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Þórufoss?
Þórufoss is located in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Þórufoss free to visit?
Most Icelandic waterfalls are free to enter. Parking may cost 700–1000 ISK — use the Parka app or pay on-site.
What is the best time to visit Þórufoss?
Þórufoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.
Data & sources
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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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