Öxarárfoss
Attraction
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The basalt rock formations in Thingvellir National Park create this spectacular waterfall.
7V8M+952, 806 Thingvellir, Iceland
Did You Know?
New Year's Eve Folklore
Legend has it that Öxarárfoss would run red with either wine or blood on New Year's Eve, predicting prosperity or war for the year ahead.
Winter Wonderland
During the winter months, Öxarárfoss completely freezes over, offering a unique spectacle for visitors and a challenge for ice climbers.
National Park Gem
Öxarárfoss is a popular attraction within Þingvellir National Park, known for its geological significance as the site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.
Icelandic Landmark
Öxarárfoss is part of the renowned Golden Circle route, a popular tourist circuit in Iceland that also includes Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir Geothermal Area.