Canyon · South Iceland

Flosagjá

fault in Iceland

Flosagjá, Iceland
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

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

  • Flosagjá is 53 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Flosagjá is Hveragerði.
  • Flosagjá is a canyon in South Iceland.

The facts

Flosagjá: The facts
Nearest townHveragerði
From Reykjavík53 km by road, about 53 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.2625° N, 21.1134° W

Getting there

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 Flosagjá?

Flosagjá is a canyon in South Iceland.

Where is Flosagjá?

Flosagjá is at 64.2625° N, 21.1134° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Öxarárfoss, a waterfall about 430 m away in a straight line.

How far is Flosagjá from Reykjavík?

Flosagjá is 53 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car.

How do I get to Flosagjá?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Flosagjá?

We have not verified a fee for Flosagjá. 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.

Where can you swim near Flosagjá?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 37 minutes' drive from Flosagjá. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (43 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (45 min).

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Sources

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