Town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
In South Iceland, Kirkjubæjarklaustur is a peaceful village dating back to a medieval convent. Known for being close to attractions like Fjaðrárgljúfur and Skaftafell, it is an important stop with the Kirkjugólf basalt “church floor” and the hiking trails around it.
- Region
- South Iceland
- Time to allow
- 1 hour
- Entry
- Free
- Season
- All year
Practical information
- Kind
- Town
- Road
- Paved
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Nearest town
- Vík · 62 km
- Reykjavík
- 194 km (as the crow flies)
- Coordinates
- 63.7800, -18.0500
- On the map
- Open location
Before you go
- The last supermarket and petrol station before the southeast; the Kirkjugólf basalt floor is at the edge of the village.