Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon

Canyon Skaftárhreppur, Suðurland, Iceland

What to expect

Fjaðrárgljúfur is a magnificent and massive canyon, about 100 meters deep and about two kilometers long. The canyon has sheer walls and is somewhat serpentine and narrow. The bedrock in Fjaðrárgljúfur is mostly palagonite from cold periods of the Ice Age and is thought to be about two million years old. The river Fjaðrá has its source in the mountain Geirlandshraun and falls off the heath edge in this stunning canyon until it makes it down into the Skaftá river. Fjaðrárgljúfur was formed at the end of the last Ice Age, about nine thousand years ago, when a lake formed in the valley behind a hard, resistant rock and the run-off from the lake flowed to where Fjaðrárgljúfur is today. The canyon is a great place to visit, with its unique shape and stunning views, making it a popular destination for families and nature lovers

Plan your family visit to the Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Fjadrárgljúfur Canyon. We enjoyed the marked trail and the views. "The goal of the hike is a viewing platform at the end of the canyon."

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the stunning views. We really loved the canyon. The children had a great time hiking and enjoying the nature ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. There are several viewpoints. "We hiked to the last viewpoint and could look into the long Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon."

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the beauty of the canyon and enjoyed taking photos from the viewpoints ✨