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What to do and see in Iceland, Iceland: The Best Canyons
Iceland (/ˈaɪslənd/ ( listen); Icelandic: Ísland, pronounced [ˈistlant]) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 and an area of 103,000 km (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population.
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1. Almannagja
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By detourfromlife - Boston, United States
If you are in Pingvellir National Park do not miss visiting Almannagja. You walk a small distance and you get to see the continental rift - space between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
2. Asbyrgi (Shelter of the Gods)
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4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By TrevorB2025 - Costa Mesa, United States
Legend says Asbyrgi Canyon was formed when Odin's horse Sleipnir touched a foot to the ground there. The remarkable horseshoe shape of the 100 meter high cliffs with lush forested areas and water full of bird life in the canyon itself make for a beautiful and serene setting. We were lucky enough to arrive on a sunny day which just added to the beauty. There are not many tourists here, in fact it was almost eerily silent in certain spots which was a nice break from the more heavily trafficked attractions in the South. We took road 864 from the Ring Road to get here with a stop at Dettifoss/Selfoss. The condition of the road was surprisingly good the day we went with speeds typically between 50-60 km/h handled easily in our 4x4, though smaller cars would definitely need to take it a little slower.
3. Fjadrargljufur Canyon
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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. Rauofeldsgja
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By dr_j_now - Germantown, United States
As some others have mentioned, even just hiking up to the crevice entrance is more challenging than it looks. Since it's just a steady incline with no breaks it can be tiring. You'll definitely want waterproof shoes to go beyond the entrance at all since you'll be walking through a stream of water. There were a decent number of people here on the day we visited, but it wasn't terribly crowded. There were definitely many more people outside than inside.
5. Studlagil canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By TheTravelingAuditor
If you access this canyon from the east side it is a 4km hike through picturesque scenery including a waterfall. It is also much easier to get down to the canyon for the best pictures. The hike leading up to the canyon made it all the more rewarding and a memorable experience.
6. Sigoldugljufur
