Hjalparfoss
 Hjalparfoss (meaning the "helping falls") is a pretty unique double waterfall that joins at its base. Even though it's far enough from the coast to be considered the Icelandic Interior, access to get here is pretty straightforward and well signposted (and thus relatively popular). It's one of several waterfalls in the Ŝjórsádalur Valley not farm from the active Mt Hekla (roughly 33km west of the Hrauneyjar Highland Centre along route 26 and 32). The falls got its name from the surrounding area (called Hjalp or "help"). That came about because people who came from the desolate Sprengisandur route through the Interior looked at this relatively lush area as being a great help for their horses to graze and recover. Tell us about your experience with this waterfall. [Back to top] [Go to previous waterfall: Dynkur] [Go to next waterfall: Ŝjófafoss] [Go to the The Interior Waterfalls Page] [Go to the Iceland Page] [Return from Hjalparfoss to the World of Waterfalls Home Page]
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