Örnólfsdalur

Öxará is a river and a waterfall located at Þingvellir, a site of immense historical and geological importance. It is most famously known as the location where the Althing, the ancient Icelandic parliament, was established and held its sessions for centuries.

Legend and history intertwine at Öxará. The waterfall itself was a natural feature that contributed to the dramatic setting of the Althing. It's said that the laws were proclaimed near its flow, and the decisions made here shaped the course of Icelandic history. The waters of Öxará have witnessed the birth of a nation, the pronouncements of laws, and the unfolding of pivotal moments in the sagas and the real history of Iceland.