Nature

Ásbyrgi canyon

North Iceland, Iceland
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About this experience

Ásbyrgi is one of the wonders of nature, a well-forested horse-shoe-shaped canyon in Öxarfjörður.

Ásbyrgi is a part of Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, within the Vatnajökull National Park.

The Jökulsárgljúfur site of the National park reaches from highway 85, by Ásbyrgi south to Dettifoss, covering an area of 120 km2.

Informative visitor‘s centre, shop, golf course, and camping site are located by Ásbyrgi.

Many hiking tracks are in the vicinity of Ásbyrgi.

Ásbyrgi canyon is part of the Diamond Circle. https://www.northiceland.is/diamondcircle.

Specifications

  • Destination

    North Iceland

  • Country

    Iceland

  • Type of experience

    Nature

  • Best time to visit

    • Autumn
    • Summer
    • Spring

  • Nearby stations

    • Siglufjörður Airport
    • Grímsey Airport

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