Fjadrargljufur Canyon, Kirkjubaejarklaustur

This was AMAZING! There is a bit of a hike to see this attraction but it’s worth it. It’s about a quarter mile or less. The path is layered with plastic grating to secure your footing. This attraction is fully green with opportunity to take photos everywhere. Along the way you’ll find yourself taking photos because you’ll think you got to the attraction but there’s even more to see and better. When you get to the end, there is a metal deck that hangs over a cliff. You can get a great photo of the waterfalls and of the river. The rocks are covered with green moss. There is a second level on the metal deck for another, even maybe better photo taking opportunity. Ask someone to take your photo and remember this place forever. We will. It was just beautiful!!

Beautiful spot. Please NOTE: carry your ice spike or ice gears. Else you won’t be allowed to hike on top hill. And they do not sell or rent snow crampons! Weird! But that’s what it is! But you will be allowed to walk around in front. And view is equally good. Highly recommend this place for photos!!

2 different roads that lead to this. It is mostly roped off, forcing you to stay on the path. It has 2 different overlook viewing areas that give you and amazing perspective. Definitely a beautiful site to see. Pictures are from Mid September 2022

Visited Oct. 31 on an overcast day, and it was still impressive. Fall colors mixed with a still-green canyon. There are actually three waterfalls visible from the viewing platform at the end of the trail, which is an easy walk. Please be mindful of the off-limits signs. All that tourist love has damaged a very fragile ecosystem. There's a sharply winding road to the parking lot, which has WC's, but they were closed for the season.

My favorite of all the sights I've managed to see in central/southern Iceland. For me, this canyon beats the Golden Circle as well as the South Coast highlights. It's just on the edge of the Highlands. You need to hike a bit for the spectacular views, but it's well worth it. Parking is free. Restrooms and picnic tables are available. Take note of the sheep sorting pen as you drive up!