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  • Around Kirkjubaejarklaustur

    Kirkjubaejarklaustur is a riverside town in southern Iceland. In its vicinity there are plenty of interesting attractions to visit, among which waterfall fans will have particular fun.

    After all, a sister waterfall, Systrafoss, flows down the cliff towering over the town. Just outside the city is the picturesque Stjórnarfoss waterfall. In the nearby area you will find the famous “Justin Bieber Canyon”.

    Eldgja Canyon with Ófaerufoss waterfall falling into it is another point to which Kirkjubaejarklaustur will be a great base. Remember, however, that Icelandic roads are sometimes quite challenging, fortunately, all the necessary practical information can be found in our articles.

    Places to see around Kirkjubaejarklaustur

    Eldgja and Ofaerufoss – Fire Canyon and Impassable Waterfall

    Eldgjá, also known as the Fire Canyon, is a massive eruptive fissure of the Katla volcanic system. Its slopes are also home to the beautiful Ófaerufoss waterfall. Eldgjá…

    Systrafoss – a Lovely Less Known Waterfall

    Systrafoss, also known as the Sisters' Waterfall, is a waterfall running down a cliff above the village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Above the rim is Lake Systravatn, which was carved…

    Stjórnarfoss – a Picturesque Waterfall Near the Ring Road

    Stjórnarfoss is a small but picturesque waterfall just outside the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, near the ring road. Its distinctive feature is its two-step form, interesting rounded shape and…

    Laufskalavarda – Lava Ridge with Stone Mounds

    Laufskalavarda (Laufskálavarða) is a cluster of stone mounds along a lava ridge by the ring road, roughly halfway between Vik and Kirkjubaejarklaustur - a place with a surprising…