Fljótsdalur

Fljótsdalur is a valley in Austurland, named after Lagarfljót lake, which flows through it. The valley is deep and wide, has calm weather and beautiful nature. Agriculture is practiced in the area, forestry and tourism.

It is lush and beautiful in Fljótsdalur and there are many natural gems to be found, majestic waterfalls, green forests and more. Vatnajökull National Park is one of the largest national parks in Europe and there is much to see. It is unique in the world due to its diverse landscape forms due to the interplay of volcanic activity and glaciers.

Ranaskógur, Hengifoss and Strútsfoss are examples of other places worth visiting.

It is also informative and fun to go to the cultural and educational center Skriðuklaustur, the visitor center Snæfellsstofa and Wilderness Center.

Hengifoss Guesthouse

Only 6 km from iconic Hengifoss Waterfall, East Iceland, our family-run guesthouse is located in scenic and calm countryside. A perfect place to dwell

Klausturkaffi Café

Klausturkaffi is located in the cultural centre at Skriðuklaustur in Fljotsdalur valley, 39 km from Egilsstaðir. The restaurant offers lunch and cake

Skriðuklaustur, Centre of culture & history

Skriðuklaustur is the former home of the famous author Gunnar Gunnarsson (1889-1975). Since 2000 it has been open as a centre of culture & history wit

Skriðuklaustur

Skriðuklaustur is an ancient manor and magistrate's residence in Fljótsdalur. There was a monastery at Skriðuklaustur from 1493-1552. The ruins of the

Valþjófsstaður

Valþjófsstaður is an estate deep in Fljótsdalur. It is an ancient manor, and there has been a church since the thirteenth century. Valþjófsstaður was

Snæfellsstofa Visitor Centre, Skriðuklaustur

Snæfellsstofa is the information center for the eastern territory of Vatnajökull National Park. It is situated at Skriðuklaustur in an environmentally

Snæfellsstofa

Snæfellsstofa is a visitor center and information center for the eastern area of Vatnajökull National Park. It opened in 2010 and is the first envir

Mulakollur

Þingmúli divides Skriðdalur into Norðurdalur and Suðurdalur. The Round Road nr.1 lies through Suðurdalur to Breiðdalur. The homestead at Þingmúli was

Hrafnkelsstadir

Hrafnkelsstaðir is a farm in Fljótsdalur valley, S-E of river Lagarfljót. It was formerly the abode of saga era hero Hrafnkell Freysgoði Hallfreðars

Hengifoss Waterfall

Hengifoss is the second-highest waterfall in Iceland and it is particularly picturesque. The layers between numerous Tertiary lava strata yield a redd

Lagarfljót Worm

The gigantic serpentine sea monster, or worm, of Lagarfljót (Lögurinn) lake, is Fljótsdalshérað's most famous creature. As it was already mentioned in

Wilderness center

Wilderness Center of Iceland - Center of Recreation The Wilderness Center is an authentic and peaceful hideaway, located right on the edge of Northern

Wilderness Center

Wilderness Center of Iceland - Center of Recreation The Wilderness Center is an authentic and peaceful hideaway, located right on the edge of Northern

Atlavík

The inlet of Atlavík camp site in Hallormsstaðaskógur woodland is beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Lagarfljót. In the eighties Icelanders wo

Arboretum in Hallormsstaðar Forest

The Arboretum in Hallormsstaðaskógur Forest has about 80 species of trees and shrubs from all over the world, and the museum is unique in Iceland. It

Strútsfoss

Start from the sign near Sturluflöt which is the innermost farm in Suðurdalur, east of Kelduá river. Walk along the banks of Fellsá river on the east

Hallormsstaður

Hallormsstaður is a former parsonage. A small village has formed in this area through the years in connection with the school, travel industry, and th

Kol bar & bistro

Fallegur veitingastaður á efri hæð Hótels Hallormsstaðar með stórkostlegu útsýni yfir skóginn og Lagarfljót. Matseðillinn er fjölbreyttur með hinum ým

Lauf

Lauf Restaurant invites you to have a taste of Icelandic cuisine in the form of an exquisite evening buffet. With a great selection of delicious cours

Hallormsstaðaskógur Camping Ground

HALLORMSSTADUR NATIONAL FOREST CAMPING GROUNDTwo toilets housed are in Atlavík camping with hot and cold water, facilities for dishwashing, waste disp

Hotel Hallormsstadur

The hotel's emphasis is on comfort and wellness, offering various accommodation from cottages to hotel suites, in the middle of Hallormsstaður forest.

Hallormsstaðaskógur

Hallormsstaðaskógur National Forest is considered to be Iceland's largest forest. The forest covers an area of 740 hectares, most of which is native b

Bjargselsbotnar - hike

Hiking trail starts by a sign near Hallormsstaðarskóli schoolhouse in Hallormsstaður woodland following a light green marked trail that passes through

Waterfall Circle

The Waterfall Circle is an 8 kilometers long hiking circle that starts and ends in Laugarfell. On the hike, you can see five waterfalls and one canyon

Laugarfell

Laugarfell is located in the eastern part of the Icelandic Highlands, a bit north from Mount Snæfell. There are only two km.from the road that leads t

Eyjabakkar

In the vicinity of majestic Mt. Snæfell and the imposing Vatnajökull glacier you´ll find the rolling flatland Eyjabakkar; a green oasis in the otherwi

Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Geldingafell

Accommodation: 16 sleeping bags. Telephone: No telephone. GPS: N64°41.711-W15°21.681. Other facilities: Wood stove for heating. Gas stove for cooking.