NAT

Nearest towns or place of interest :

Fludir 24 km <– Arnes -> | Laugaras 19 km | Selfoss 42 km | Sigalda (Hrauneyjar)64 km | Landmannalaugar Via (26/F-225) km 94


Arnes hamlet, Thjorsardalur

Region: South Iceland
Coordinates: 64.0424069° N 20.2475197° W
Weather: °C, Wind at km/h, % Humidity
Population: 519

Arnes is a synonym for an island ( Hagaey) in river Thjorsa, a community centre, and a hamlet which has developed around the school and the community centre during the last few decades. The present name of the district is derived from the name of the island, which was a part of the western bank of the river until it carved its way around it.

The ancient spring parliament was held on the island and there are numerous ruins of a circular tribunal and dwellings still visible and the topographical names Parliament Mound and Gallow Cliffs nearby.

The island ( Hagaey) has been eroded and does not offer any grazings. The ruins on the island have been declared inviolate. An interesting and beautiful side road passes through the hamlet north of the low mountain Midfell and joins the main road just opposite the island Hagaey.

Thjorsardalur is on nat.is saga trail

 The Saga trail for South Iceland.

Arnes Thorsardalur in Icelandic

Photo Credit: Visit South Iceland

Get an education when travel:

Links in Arnes hamlet, Thjorsardalur

TRAVEL MARKET

NAT and Must see in Iceland have handpicked the best tours in Iceland so you don't have to.