Öxarárfoss
A waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, pouring down the cliff walls of the Almannagjá rift valley.
Öxarárfoss is about 13 m high. The Öxará river drops over the Almannagjá cliff at the edge of the North American Plate, making it one of the park's most photogenic sights. It is about a 10-minute walk from car park P2, or you can reach it from the visitor center by following the rift valley trail. It is open all day and free to visit, though the park car park charges a fee. In winter the path can be icy, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Thingvellir National Park
- Silfra Fissure
- Þingvallavatn
- Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River
- Hveragerði
- Kerið
- Geothermal Exhibition at Hellisheiði Power Plant
- Laugarvatn Fontana