Thorsmork in Iceland

Tours into Thorsmork

Thorsmork is a mountain ridge in Iceland that was named after the Norse god Thor. It is situated in the south of Iceland between the glaciers Tindfjallajokull and Eyjafjallajokull. The name "Thorsmork" properly refers only to the mountain ridge between the rivers Krossa, Thronga and Markarfljot, but is sometimes used informally to describe a wider area that includes the region between Thorsmörk and Eyjafjallajokull.

In the valley, the river Krossa winds between the mountains. The valley is closed in between glaciers, Myrdalsjokull being at the rear end of the valley. This leads to an especially warm climate, better than in the rest of south Iceland. In the protected valley, there is green vegetation of moss, fern, birchwood and other small shrubs.

Thorsmork is popular amongst hikers. A lot of different tours are possible, from hiking on the glaciers to trekking (i.e., Laugavegur up to Landmannalaugar) or smaller excursions, such as to the canyon Stakkholtsgja with its waterfall or five small day treks, to the summits of surrounding peaks, with rewarding views, even in bad weather. The Krossa river is a cold fast river coming down from glaciers: a bridge allows pedestrians to cross.

We have jeeps and busses of all sizes that can take your group to Thorsmork.

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Here below we offer other possibilities to experience Thorsmork.

Other Day Tours

AH30 South Coast & Thorsmork

Visit the Icelandic South Coast and drive over rivers in Thorsmork

We begin this tour by driving over Hellisheidi towards the town Selfoss and then along the south shore to Hvolsvollur where we stop for a little while. From here we go to Lonid and then to Basar and finally the great 60 meter high Seljalandsfoss waterfall which you can walk behind.

South Iceland and Thorsmork

Hot springs, waterfalls, glaciers and glacial rivers

East of Reykjavik lies a mountain named Hengill. Hengill is made from a Palagomite tuff and its highest point is around 800 meters over sea level. Hengill is a central volcano and under it is a giant magma chamber.

Fimmvorduhals Day Tour

Eyjafjallajökull eruption area and Þórsmörk nature reserve

Day tour to the Eyjafjallajökull eruption area and Þórsmörk nature reserve. Drive to Fimmvörðuháls and walk on warm lava! This tour is a must for the hiker and nature lover!

Thorsmork in a Super Jeep

Classic Icelandic Day Tour

On this classic Iceland day tour, drive along the distinctive south coast of Iceland until the beautiful waterfall of Seljalandsfoss comes into view. Walk the path leading up to this elegant waterfall and be prepared to take plenty of photos!

Other Longer Tours

South Iceland - sand plains to glacial lagoons

2-5 days tours around the magical geology of south Iceland

Our tour takes us over the Thorsa river which is the longest of all rivers in Iceland, around 230 kilometers long and has around 370 cubic meters of water per second. Several large hydroelectric plants are located around Thjorsa river.