Canyon
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
About two million years old, 100 metres deep and 2 kilometres long, Fjaðrárgljúfur is one of Iceland’s most magnificent canyons, with sheer moss-green walls, a winding riverbed and spellbinding viewpoint paths along its rim.
- Region
- South Iceland
- Time to allow
- 1 hour
- Entry
- Free
- Season
- All year
Practical information
- Kind
- Canyon
- Road
- Paved
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Nearest town
- Kirkjubæjarklaustur · 6 km
- Reykjavík
- 189 km (as the crow flies)
- Coordinates
- 63.7700, -18.1700
- On the map
- Open location
Before you go
- The path can close for weeks in spring when the ground turns to mud; check before you go.