Canyon · South Iceland

Fjaðrárgljúfur

valley in Iceland

Fjaðrárgljúfur, Iceland
Photo: Johannes Gregotsch · CC BY 3.0

Before you go

Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.

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Quick facts

  • Fjaðrárgljúfur is 256 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 48 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Fjaðrárgljúfur is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Fjaðrárgljúfur is a canyon in South Iceland.
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The facts

Fjaðrárgljúfur: The facts
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík256 km by road, about 3 h 48 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates63.7767° N, 18.1763° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.

Questions people ask

What is Fjaðrárgljúfur?

Fjaðrárgljúfur is a canyon in South Iceland.

Where is Fjaðrárgljúfur?

Fjaðrárgljúfur is at 63.7767° N, 18.1763° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Mögárfoss, a waterfall about 315 m away in a straight line.

How far is Fjaðrárgljúfur from Reykjavík?

Fjaðrárgljúfur is 256 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 48 min by car.

How do I get to Fjaðrárgljúfur?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Fjaðrárgljúfur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Does it cost anything to visit Fjaðrárgljúfur?

We have not verified a fee for Fjaðrárgljúfur. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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