The Top 20 Attractions in Skaftárhreppur

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Skaftárhreppur. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Skaftárhreppur is a region where 20 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Kirkjugólf (Church Floor) Basalt Columns

Ófærufoss Waterfall

Systrafoss - Waterfall

Hildishaugr (Hildir's Grave Mound)

Systravatn Lake

Gullmolið – The Gold Nugget

Stjórnarfoss

Kirkjubæjarklaustur Lake and Surroundings

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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Hiking Highlight
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is a particularly beautiful place
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Kirkjugólf (Church Floor) Basalt Columns
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Kirkjugólfið, also known as 'the church floor', is a natural monument consisting of an area of approximately 80 square meters of columnar basalt stone slabs. These stones have a hexagonal …
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Ófærufoss Waterfall
Hiking Highlight
This waterfall is a must for those traveling with a 4x4 vehicle. Far away from the tourist crowds, it is a jewel in the landscape. In fine weather, a constant rainbow is formed.
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Systrafoss - Waterfall
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The waterfall is about 60-80 meters high and has a striking shape. The rock formations, how the water falls and the surroundings make Systrafoss one of the most photogenic waterfalls …
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Hildishaugr (Hildir's Grave Mound)
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Hildishaugur is a burial mound in Iceland, located near the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. According to legend, a pagan man named Hildir Eysteinsson tried to settle this area in the 10th …
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Systravatn Lake
Hiking Highlight
Systravatn is a small lake located on the top of a mountain near the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur in Iceland. The lake is best known for being the source of the …
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Gullmolið – The Gold Nugget
Hiking Highlight
The Gullmolinn project, which means 'golden mill', transforms the inlet housing of the Kirkjubæjarklaustur hydroelectric power station by painting it a shiny gold. This symbolizes the value of the small, …
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Stjórnarfoss
Hiking Highlight
This waterfall is easy to reach from Kirkjubæjarklaustur via road 203 and definitely worth a detour.
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Kirkjubæjarklaustur Lake and Surroundings
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It is beautiful to walk here and reminds me of a golf course.
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