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Þuríðarárgil

Einu spendýraleifar sem fundist hafa á Íslandi frá því fyrir ísöld fundust við Þuríðarárgil og voru það bein úr hjartardýri (1). Mikil náttúrufegurð er í Þuríðarárgili auk þess sem þar má greina minjar um búsetu, áveita, skriðjöklamenjar ásamt vatni þar sem reynt var við seiðaeldi um miðja tuttugustu öld. Gilinu tengist þjóðsaga um álfkonu og sýslumannsfrú auk ævintýrisins um Þuríðarnar tvær (2).

About Þuríðarárgil

History & Background

This location is one of Iceland's remarkable natural and cultural attractions.

Key Facts

✔Þuríðarárgil is one of many impressive waterfalls in Iceland
✔Iceland has hundreds of waterfalls due to its glaciers and volcanic terrain
✔Best visited when weather is clear for the best views and photographs

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About Þuríðarárgil

Þuríðarárgil is a waterfall in east-iceland, offering visitors a beautiful display of Iceland's dramatic natural scenery. The waterfall is surrounded by typical Icelandic landscape and makes for a rewarding stop.