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Notable waterfall · Southern Region, Iceland

Þjófafoss

Þjófafoss is a waterfall in Southern Region, Iceland.

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Þjófafoss: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Þjófafoss

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Þjófafoss — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 64.01885, -16.98064. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Þjófafoss flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Þjófafoss yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Þjófafoss?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Þjófafoss?

    Nearby: Svartifoss (waterfall, 1 km), Kristínartindar (viewpoint, 8 km), Morsárfoss (waterfall, 14 km), Hrútsfjallstindar (viewpoint, 15 km), Hvannadalshnúkur (viewpoint, 19 km), Öræfajökull (viewpoint, 19 km).

    Is Þjófafoss worth visiting?

    Þjófafoss is listed as a notable waterfall in Iceland on Spotwander.