Systrafoss translates to Sisters’ Falls is named after a monastery. “Systur” is an Icelandic word that simplifies and refers to the nuns, who used to live in Kirkjubæjarklaustur’ convent. Here, you will learn about the story that goes behind this waterfall. The nearby lake was the bathing place for the nuns, who were there in the monastery. It is believed that one day, a mysterious hand came out of the lake that was holding a golden-comb; the nuns tried to grab the comb but they were pulled by that hand, which made them drown in the lake.