Canyon · North Iceland

Kolugljúfur

Kolugljúfur, Iceland
Photo: Bromr · CC BY-SA 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

  • Kolugljúfur is 208 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 11 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Kolugljúfur is Hvammstangi.
  • Kolugljúfur is a canyon in North Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Kolugljúfur: The facts
Nearest townHvammstangi
From Reykjavík208 km by road, about 3 h 11 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.3336° N, 20.5786° 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 Kolugljúfur?

Kolugljúfur is a canyon in North Iceland.

Where is Kolugljúfur?

Kolugljúfur is at 65.3336° N, 20.5786° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Hvammstangi. The nearest other sight on our map is Kolufossar, a waterfall about 368 m away in a straight line.

How far is Kolugljúfur from Reykjavík?

Kolugljúfur is 208 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 11 min by car.

How do I get to Kolugljúfur?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Kolugljúfur?

We have not verified a fee for Kolugljúfur. 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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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

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

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