Records of settlement in Fossárdalur reach back to the Middle ages, and research has confirmed residency on 9 farms, although at different times. However, folklore indicates that there had been as many as 14 farms in the valley before the Black Death struck the area, decimating the population and leaving the valley deserted for a long while.
Remains of farms can still be seen as you hike or bike into the valley. Viðines is the one easist to see, situated on your way to Múlafoss.
Viðines was abandoned in 1948, the remains of the foundations can be clearly seen, in summer a favored place for the sheep to rest in the sun. With the river, grassy fields, mountians and waterfalls, it really is a place to enjoy.