Fjaðrárgljúfur
Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
A winding canyon about 100 m deep and 2 km long, with a path and platforms along the rim. It lies up a short gravel road off route 1 west of Kirkjubæjarklaustur; the trail can close during the thaw to protect the moss.
- Nearest town
- Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 63.7710, -18.1720
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Kirkjubær IICampsite6 km from FjaðrárgljúfurWi-Fi
- Tjaldsvæðið KleifarCampsite7 km from FjaðrárgljúfurTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToilets
- HörgslandCampsite13 km from FjaðrárgljúfurWi-Fi
- BlagilCampsite23 km from Fjaðrárgljúfur
- BlágilCampsite23 km from Fjaðrárgljúfur
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Fjaðrárgljúfur is in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland, at GPS 63.7710, -18.1720. It is about 57 km from Vík.
Can you camp near Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kirkjubær II, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s south coast: Skógafoss to the glacier lagoons.
What is there to see near Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Places worth a stop nearby: Reynisfjara (59 km), Dyrhólaey (63 km), Svartifoss (65 km) and Skógafoss (71 km).
When is the best time to visit Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)