Öfærufoss
 Öfærufoss (Ofaerufoss without the Icelandic characters) is a gorgeous waterfall in the remote Eldgjá chasm. You'll need a 4wd to reach this waterfall as it involves a minimum of one river crossing to get here. We took a tour bus from Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Landmannalaugur, which stops here for about an hour - barely enough time to walk to the falls and take the photos before walking back. Though the swarms of midges here might keep you from lingering for too long. If you're doing the organized tour (really more of a bus transport service), this is an all-day out-and-back tour from klaustur (at least in our case). Though the more laid back option is to spend a night at Landmannalaugur before returning to civilization. No matter how you approach the falls (whether from the west or the south), the driving here is a bit rough so I highly recommend using the tour buses unless you know what you're doing with the 4wd (especially if it's hired). There used to be a natural bridge above the lower tier of the falls. That bridge collapsed due to an earthquake. Nonetheless, this waterfall is still distinctive and provides an excellent excuse to see this side of the forbidding Icelandic Interior. Tell us about your experience with this waterfall. [Back to top] [Go to previous waterfall: Háifoss] [Go to next waterfall: Fagrifoss] [Go to the The Interior Waterfalls Page] [Go to the Iceland Page] [Return from Öfærufoss to the World of Waterfalls Home Page]
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The falls and mossy rocks in the foreground
