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Öxará in Þingvellir National Park

Öxará in Þingvellir National Park

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Öxará in Þingvellir National Park

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Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum

Location: Iceland

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May 28, 2024

Hiking

Öxará means “axe river” in Icelandic. The source of the river is near the Botnssúlur volcano. The river flows through the Þingvellir National Park and forms the impressive Öxarárfoss waterfall. After the waterfall, the Öxará flows further through the Allmannagjá gorge and eventually flows into the Þingvallavatn. The Öxará plays an important role in the landscape and history of the park.

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April 23, 2023

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River Öxará feeding into Lake Þingvallavatn

May 27, 2025

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The river is rather boring here at the bridge - it's better to follow the boardwalk.

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