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Those travelers who found themselves in Iceland can not resist not visiting the Barnafoss waterfall. Although it does not stand out as a giant, it is an incredibly beautiful and picturesque sight.
History of the Barnathoss waterfall
A tragic story is connected with the Barnafoss waterfall, which can not leave anyone indifferent. Its second name "Children's Waterfall" appeared for a reason.
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Many years ago there was such a case. In the village near the waterfall lived a rich widow with young children. Once on Christmas, adults went to evening service in Gilsbakki. The children were left alone at home.
When the mother returned from the church, the children disappeared. Adults rushed to their search. The tracks led to a stone arch rising above the river. The water carved it from the rock, but here the trails broke off. They were not anywhere, even on the other side of the arch. Mad with grief, the woman turned to the locals with a request to destroy the arch. In memory of the children she donated a church farm.
Thus, the natural isthmus, from which the children fell, was destroyed. Now around the waterfall have made safe crossings and hiking trails. Bold tourists are selected almost the edge of the Belaya River. It is then overthrown by a stormy stream into a narrow gorge, forming the Barnafoss waterfall.
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Tours and a new version of the old legend
To visit the Barnathoss waterfall, you must buy a tour. One of its main advantages is comfortable buses. They have increased cross-country capability, which is simply irreplaceable in Iceland.
There are many travelers who do not want to walk on safe paths. They climbed over the fence and set out on a path through the rocks to the overflowing stream of water. It is very difficult to do this. Barnathossu is much harder to get to than other waterfalls in Iceland.
Judging by the reviews, some tourists even had to quickly develop a climbing skill. After an emotional descent, everyone will be able to enjoy the beauty of the waterfall. In photographs taken from the park, there is always a small stone arch connecting the two banks.
It is found in local beliefs and legends. The arch was weaved into the story of the missing children. In the retelling, the end is slightly changed. According to popular opinion, the arch was not destroyed, but bewitched. Now no one can cross it without falling into the water and drowning. As such, brave souls who have verified the reality of the spell have not yet been found.
Survey of the surroundings
Arriving specially to see the waterfall Barnafoss, you can find many other attractions. The national park of Husafetl is full of them. This is another waterfall Hrejnfossar. It has its own peculiarity. It is located very close to Barnafossa. Iceland does not have the same or similar waterfalls. So, and Hrejnfossar differs that waters of the river disappear on a lava field that then to be pulled out through numerous crevices of the right coast of the river Hvity.
Husafetl is one of the most visited places in Iceland. The unique charm of the place is given by geothermal springs, lava fields, birch groves.
Tourists often visit the farm Husafell, which has a church, workshop and rabbit hole, similar to New Zealand. From here, travelers are suggested to drive to the glacier Langyokudl. This is the second largest glacier in Iceland.
What is advantageous to buy tours, so this is because all these places are already listed in the route. Travelers only have to enjoy the beautiful views and listen carefully to the guides. On a visit to the national park, the tour does not end. This is just one of the many stops.
How to get to Barnafoss waterfall?
A sad story related to the Barnafoss waterfall does not deter tourists who visit the national park of Husafetle, located in the north of Iceland . To visit the waterfall Barnafoss, first you need to come to the park.
Barnafoss is easy to get to the waterfall. It is located almost next to Highway No.518.