During our vacation in Iceland we had the opportunity to drive around the whole country following the famous Route 1. We started our journey from the capital city of Reykjavic and worked our way counterclockwise around the island. After getting our rental car we headed out towards Þingvellir. It is one of three sites (Þingvellir, Geysir and Gulfoss) known collectively as the “Golden Circle” which is a tourist route. Þingvellir is a UNESCO world heritage site and the most important place in Icelandic history. When you go to Þingvellir you will clearly see the continental drift between the North American and Eurasian plates in the cracks and faults that traverse the Þingvellir region.
Öxarárfoss is a small (20 meters) waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river Öxará and falls into the rift in between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The weather was particularly bad the day we visited this waterfall. Rain, cloudy skies and light fog didn't deter us from doing the 10 minute hike from the parking lot to the waterfall. As you can see, this place is spectacular and full of peace. If you ever go to Iceland it is a must to visit and enjoy this view.
Öxarárfoss is a small (20 meters) waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river Öxará and falls into the rift in between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The weather was particularly bad the day we visited this waterfall. Rain, cloudy skies and light fog didn't deter us from doing the 10 minute hike from the parking lot to the waterfall. As you can see, this place is spectacular and full of peace. If you ever go to Iceland it is a must to visit and enjoy this view.
Öxarárfoss
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