Discovering Gjáin: Iceland's Hidden Highland Oasis

On the second day of our Highland expedition in Iceland, we encountered fierce winds that seemed capable of tearing the car door from your grip or toppling your camera tripod. The temperatures plummeted, and it felt as if the real temperature was close to freezing, leaving us shivering in the cold. Faced with these harsh conditions, we opted to explore less exposed locations, and one of these hidden treasures was Gjáin, a small valley hidden somewhere in a hard-to-reach place nestled in the Þjórsárdalur Valley in Iceland's South Highlands. The place turned out to be a delightful surprise—a little paradise amid the rugged Icelandic landscape. Here, a cluster of small waterfalls and cascades meandered through a lush, green valley, providing a striking contrast to the barren surroundings. Gjáin boasts its fair share of waterfalls, each unique in size and shape, contributing to the overall charm of this hidden oasis in the Highlands—Gjáin, Highland Region, Iceland.