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Fjaðrárgljúfur

South Coast0.002 km long

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Map of Fjaðrárgljúfur

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63.7713°N, 18.1719°W · South Coast

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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

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Fjaðrárgljúfur weather and conditions

Last updated

4°Cdrizzle · feels 0°C4 m/swind8 h 49 mdaylight · 08:32 – 17:21
In season now · Winter in IcelandGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Fjaðrárgljúfur — photo by Johannes Gregotsch · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0Photo: Johannes Gregotsch · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Eldgjá31 km
  2. 2Muggudalir41 km
  3. 3Sveinsgil45 km
  4. 4Raufargil46 km
  5. 5Hvítárgljúfur47 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Mögárfoss< 1 km
  2. 2Rauðárfoss5 km
  3. 3Systrafoss6 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur6 km
  2. 2Strútslaug40 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra49 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur7 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vík í Mýrdal57 km · 308.2 kr/L
  3. 3Freysnes67 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör6 km
  2. 2Krónan57 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin110 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
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questions

How do I get to Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a valley in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some valleys are reached by F-roads that need a 4×4 and open only in summer, while roadside valleys suit any car.
When is the best time to visit Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Lowland valleys are accessible year-round, though winter brings short daylight and snow. Highland valleys are best in summer (roughly late June to early September), when mountain roads open and rivers drop. Weather in valleys can differ from the surrounding uplands — carry layers.
Can I hike in Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Many Icelandic valleys have walking routes along the valley floor or up the surrounding slopes. Conditions vary — tell someone your route, check the forecast, and treat highland tracks as serious terrain. There are no staffed facilities in most valleys.
Is Fjaðrárgljúfur worth visiting?
Fjaðrárgljúfur is one of South Coast’s valleys. Iceland’s valleys range from saga-history farmland and wooded floors to raw highland troughs — use the map and directions on this page to decide whether it fits your route.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams