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The 10 Best Things to do in Kirkjubaejarklaustur, South Region
Discover the best top things to do in Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Iceland including Laki Craters, Skaftarstofa, Fjadrargljufur Canyon, Stjornarfoss, Skaftareldahraun, Nupsstadur, Dwarf Crags Dverghamrar, Systrafoss, Foss a Sidu, Kirkjugolf.
Restaurants in Kirkjubaejarklaustur
1. Laki Craters
2. Skaftarstofa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Tourist information center located in Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Get all the information you need about the area, check out our exhibition about moss and see a film about the Laki eruption.
Reviewed By 267peggyj - Waterlooville, United Kingdom
Very helpful staff at visitor centre- so a very good place to stop if you need a rest on Route 1. We watched a film about the Laki visiting eruption in 1482-83 and how it had really affected Iceland- it killed 20% of the population immediately- and that was 10,000 people, as population then 50,000. People also dies all over Europe immediately - about 1 million people in all! I felt bad, as we were affected as a family by the 2010 Icelandic eruption of Eyjafjallajökull. Although relatively small for volcanic eruptions, it caused enormous disruption to our family's air travel, as all flights were stopped by it, across western and northern Europe in April 2010, when our family were trying to fly back from Lisbon after an Easter holiday! People in Iceland also dies after the Laki eruption, as the acid rain and ash caused by and from the eruption, caused livestock to die after becoming emaciated due to insufficient food, because nothing could grow due to the acid rain.
3. Fjadrargljufur Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 790 reviews
Reviewed By MandyRog33 - Melbourne, Australia
This canyon is spectacular, and offers some nice short walks. It is just a short drive from the main road, and while the road is bumpy, it is well worth the short detour.
4. Stjornarfoss
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By wlaw102 - New York City, United States
Unplanned stop and it's very close to Road 1. Only a couple of minutes walk to the fall. Surprised to see a tour bus pulled in but the group was only there for a quick 5 mins. Then we had the place all to ourselves. Worth stopping by!
5. Skaftareldahraun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By dgjohansson - Ronneby, Sweden
After driving along the strange landscape of mossy rocks (?), this place gives you a chance to stop and experience ehat it is you have been seeing. This is one of very, very few possible stops along the road since it's illegal to drive off-road/stop at the side of the road or just stop on top of the road. Here you have a rest stop with signs and a small track to follow around in the lava field and see what it is all about. And yes *spoiler*, it is mossy lava blocks you've been seeing.
6. Nupsstadur
7. Dwarf Crags Dverghamrar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Shofsan - Hallevik, Sweden
Really cool place for a quick stop, if you're driving on the South side of Iceland. Usually is not too busy since it's not a typical stop for people.
8. Systrafoss
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By alan2303 - Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom
The scramble up the cliff beside the falls is helped by the steps and your efforts are rewarded by the views of the feeder lake and the vistas. The walk along the top is easy with gentle undulations but the descent to the woodland is very steep and pretty slippery when frozen. Having regained the flat again you are soon rewarded by the ‘Church Floor ‘ a naturally occurring geological feature before a rather dull return leg beside the road. Allegedly 3.5km. but I’d say a little more maybe. Allow about 1.5 to 2 hours. Highlight for me was the view from the top of the falls.
9. Foss a Sidu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By patsyb799 - Milton, Canada
This waterfall is adorable, there was a rainbow over the top of it when we were there. It is very scenic with the house in front. It only takes a few minutes so stop and take a pic. I have shown lots of people my photos of Iceland since we have been back and people always comment on how beautiful this one is .
10. Kirkjugolf
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By 267peggyj - Waterlooville, United Kingdom
Close to Route 1 and Kirkjubaejarklaustur and shouldn't be missed by anyone driving past, as useful rest stop. We were first visitors on day after a lot of snow, so interesting 5 minute walk from the car park, alongside stream and over a small bridge. We told the next visitors the route, as not entirely clear in the snow. We had to brush the snow off it to see it. It is a flat pavement composed of the tops of mostly hexagonal basalt pillars. The completely natural result of water and ice erosion, this looks like a stone floor created by a master craftsman. Sorry about typos on description of photos but takes too long to change and upload all the photos again!
