Stjórnarfoss
A small picturesque waterfall in the Stjórn river near Kleifar, about 2 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
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About Stjórnarfoss
A small picturesque waterfall in the Stjórn river near Kleifar, about 2 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
An easy, scenic waterfall stop only a short distance from Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Tours Near Stjórnarfoss
South Coast Tour - Black Sand Beach, Plane wreck, Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss guided in Chinese冰岛南岸黑沙滩飞机残骸中文一日团
Magic Iceland Travel · 10 hours 30 minutes
South Coast Small Group Tour: Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach
BusTravel Iceland · 10 hours
Private South Coast tour
EastWest · 10 hours
Private South Coast with Glacier Hike
Glaciers and Waterfalls · 10 hours
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The waterfall is close to the Kleifar camping area and can be reached by a short walk. The river Stjórn originates farther north in the Geirlandshraun highland area, bringing water down toward the settled lowlands around Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Did You Know?
Stjórnarfoss stands close to Kleifar, an ancient local assembly site.
Culture
Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
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