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Fjaðrárgljúfur is a canyon in south east Iceland. The Fjaðrá river flows through it.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Fjaðrárgljúfur
Map
63.7713°N, 18.1719°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 206 (Fjaðrárgljúfur)
Off the main road- 2.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 5.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 189 km in a straight line
What else is close- 113 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Fjaðrárgljúfur
Hvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 h
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Reynisfjall Electric Mountain Bike Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Katla FastTrack Ice Cave Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 3 h
Katla Ice Cave & Black Beach with Dronefrom 41.500 ISK · 4 h
A Zipline in Vik, South Icelandfrom 13.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Katla Ice Cave Tour - Meet in Víkfrom 29.990 ISK · 3 h
The Best of Vik – 1 Hour Express Tourfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionFjaðrárgljúfur weather and conditions
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2°Cmostly clear · feels -1°C2 m/swind9 h 53 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:55
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Eldgjá31 km - 2
Sveinsgil45 km - 3Raufargil46 km
- 4
Hvítárgljúfur47 km - 5Holtsgil56 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur6 km
- 2Strútslaug40 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra49 km
Fuel
- 1
Kirkjubæjarklaustur7 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Vík í Mýrdal57 km · 308.2 kr/L
- 3Freysnes67 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours - Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Fjaðrárgljúfur is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.
Is Fjaðrárgljúfur safe to visit?
Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.
Do I need a guide for Fjaðrárgljúfur?
No — Fjaðrárgljúfur can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.
When is the best time to visit Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Johannes Gregotsch · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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