This guide covers the settlement of Árnes, its facilities, and Þjórsárdalur with its nearby waterfalls.
A small settlement on the Þjórsá
Árnes takes its name from the island of Árnes in the Þjórsá river.
Árnes is a growing settlement within the Golden Circle region.
Árnes is the least populated centre in the Uppsveitir area of Árnessýsla before the road heads into parts of the highlands such as Sprengisandur, Fjallabak and Landmannalaugar.
Facilities in Árnes
Árnes has a community centre.
Árnes has the Þjórsárskóli school.
Árnes has the Neslaug swimming pool.
Árnes has a guesthouse.
Árnes has a campsite.
Árnes has a local store.
Þjórsárdalur and the waterfalls
Þjórsárdalur and the nearby Þjórsárdalur forest have numerous scenic hiking trails.
Natural attractions near Árnes include Gjáin canyon.
Hjálparfoss waterfall is a natural attraction near Árnes.
Háifoss waterfall is a natural attraction near Árnes.
Stöng is a historic site near Árnes.
The reconstructed Commonwealth-era farm is a historic site near Árnes.
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