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Hrafnkels saga trail

Hrafnkell's Saga Freysgoði is set in East Iceland and tells the story of conflicts between chieftains in the 10th century. Hrafnkell’s farm in Fljótsdalur is named after Hrafnkell, who lived there for a period.

Not far from the town, you can find a historical sign marking part of a heritage trail that leads across Fljótsdalsheiði and down into Hrafnkelsdalur, allowing visitors to follow in the footsteps of the saga’s characters.

Hrafnkels saga trail

Hrafnkell's Saga Freysgoði is set in East Iceland and tells the story of conflicts between chieftains in the 10th century. Hrafnkell’s farm in Fljótsd

Hrafnkelsstadir

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

Hengifoss Food Truck

The food truck is located accross the bridge from the paking lot to the waterfall. You can walk over in 2 minutes or end your hike to Hengifoss with a

Ranaskógur woods

Often considered one of the country´s most beautiful birch woods, Ranaskógur has numerous birches with white bark and tall, straight trunks. Moreover,

Ranaskógur - Mountain biking

A new mountain biking track through the ancient birchforest, Ranaskógur. The track starts at the entrance of Víðivallaskógur foreset, following the el

Bessastaðaárgil Gorge

Bessastaðarárgil is withing Bessastaðir and Eyrarland. You can walk from Melarétt along the main road and over the bridge. From there, you go up the r

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

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

Klausturkaffi Café

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

Hengifoss Waterfall

Hengifoss Waterfall is one of the most popular destinations in East Iceland, known for being one of the tallest waterfalls in Iceland at 128 meters hi

The search for the lost fire

Adventure orienteering in Fljótsdal - *Only in Icelandic!* The search for the lost fire is a family orientation game for phones. Age 6+ is recommended

Tröllkonustígur hiking trail

Tröllkonustígur is the name of a hiking trail between Skriðuklaustur and Végarður in Fljótsdalur, which runs, among otherthings, after a rock passage

Hengifossárgil Gorge

Hengifossárgil is known for its striking rock layers and dramatic geological formations. A hiking trail through the gorge leads past two beautiful wat

Lagarfljót Wyrm monster

The Lagarfljót is one of Iceland´s deepest lakes and lies in a narrow trough carved by glaciers. It reaches a depth of 112 m, 90 m below sea level and

Fljótsdalsgrund Guesthouse

A cosy guesthouse with 10 rooms and a Restaurant. We have a large Camping site with access to WC and showers 24/7, playing ground, barbecue area and

Fljótsdalur and Hengifoss area

Fljótsdalur is a valley in Austurland, named after Lake Lagarfljót, which flows through it. The valley is renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes an

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