Waterfall · South Iceland
Þjófafoss
waterfall on the river Þjórsá in Iceland
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Þjófafoss is 134 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 5 min by car.
- The nearest town to Þjófafoss is Hella.
- Þjófafoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hella |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 134 km by road, about 2 h 5 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0566° N, 19.8663° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Þjófafoss?
Þjófafoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Þjófafoss?
Þjófafoss is at 64.0566° N, 19.8663° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Stórkonugróf, a canyon about 1.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Þjófafoss from Reykjavík?
Þjófafoss is 134 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 5 min by car.
How do I get to Þjófafoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þjófafoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Þjófafoss?
We have not verified a fee for Þjófafoss. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Þjófafoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 53 minutes' drive from Þjófafoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (72 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (113 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Hella & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool72 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool115 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool117 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool119 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
StórkonugrófCanyon · 1.2 km
HellismannaleiðHike · 2.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
BúrfellVolcano · 3.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: TenOfAllTrades(talk)
TröllkonuhlaupWaterfall · 4.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr- FossabrekkurWaterfall · 5.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
SámsstaðamúliMountain · 6.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jerzy Strzelecki
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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