National Park & Nature
Fjaðrárgljúfur
📍 Fjaðrárgljúfur, South Iceland
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Iceland, Vik
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- All day
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free
- Address
- Fjaðrárgljúfur, South Iceland
- Coordinates
- 63.7726, -18.1737
Introduction
Fjaðrárgljúfur is one of Iceland's most stunning canyons. About 100 m deep, 2 km long, it features moss-covered walls, clear streams and an ethereal atmosphere — one of South Iceland's most memorable landscapes. Carved by glacial river over millennia. Green moss-covered basalt walls. Walking trails along the rim. Near Route 1; ~15 min walk from parking.
✨ Highlights
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Ethereal
Moss-covered walls; ethereal atmosphere.
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~100 m deep
About 100 m deep, 2 km long.
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Free
Free.
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Easy access
~15 min walk from parking.
🛈 Practical Info
→Free:Free.
→Trail:Walk along rim trails.
→Season:Summer lush green; winter may be closed.
→Combine:Pair with Vík, Plane Wreck and Skógafoss.
→Photo:Top-down view of winding canyon is stunning.
→Opening Hours:All day
→Transportation:By car (along Route 1, about 1 hour from Vík)
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free
💡 Tips
• Free; walk along rim trails.
• Pair with Vík and Plane Wreck.
• Information is on-site.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Fjaðrárgljúfur?
All day
How much is the admission for Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Adult: Free; Free
Any practical tips for visiting Fjaðrárgljúfur?
Free; walk along rim trails. Pair with Vík and Plane Wreck.
How long should I spend at Fjaðrárgljúfur?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.



