Fjaðrárgljúfur

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Fjaðrárgljúfur is a Scenic Lookout and Other Great Outdoors at Holtsvegur, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland

Fjaðrárgljúfur is a canyon in south east Iceland which is up to 100 m deep and about 2 kilometres long, with the Fjaðrá river flowing through it.

Where to find Fjaðrárgljúfur?

63°46'17"N, 18°10'23"W

Aurora hunting in Vík?

The aurora season here runs from September to April, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in October and March. Fjaðrárgljúfur offers open skies and natural beauty - ideal conditions for spotting the aurora.

What do people think of Fjaðrárgljúfur?

  • 5.0

  • The canyon was created by progressive erosion by flowing water from glaciers through the rocks and palagonite over millennia.

    Tansu12 October 2013

  • If you duck under the ropes to get your “perfect Instagram photo”, even the Americans will think you’re a real jerk. (And your photos will be mediocre, too)

    Zack S11 September 2019

  • It's totally worth the trip from Reykjavik. A very intimate experience with nature and its wonders.

    Rafael M26 August 2019

  • Amazing canyon with nice walking track. It is one of the must visited places in Iceland. There are two parking slot one is only accessible by 4x4 cars.

    Majed A9 August 2019

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