Viewpoint · South Iceland

Kirkjugólf

top of basalt columns in Iceland

Kirkjugólf, Iceland
Photo: Andreas Tille · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Quick facts

  • Kirkjugólf is 260 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 51 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Kirkjugólf is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Kirkjugólf is a viewpoint in South Iceland.
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The facts

Kirkjugólf: The facts
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík260 km by road, about 3 h 51 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates63.7954° N, 18.0464° 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 Kirkjugólf?

Kirkjugólf is a viewpoint in South Iceland.

Where is Kirkjugólf?

Kirkjugólf is at 63.7954° N, 18.0464° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Stjórnarfoss, a waterfall about 908 m away in a straight line.

How far is Kirkjugólf from Reykjavík?

Kirkjugólf is 260 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 51 min by car.

How do I get to Kirkjugólf?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Kirkjugólf?

We have not verified a fee for Kirkjugólf. 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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