Where is fjadrargljufur?

Fjadrargljufur is a stunning and magical canyon close to Kirkjubæjarklaustur in the South East of Iceland. Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is best known as the location of Justin Bieber’s video “I’ll Show you.” Enjoy stupendous views and tumbling waterfalls with a visit to Fjadrargljufur!

What to do in fjadrargljufur Canyon?

The shape of the Fjadrargljufur Canyon, Iceland, is as strange and tortuous as its name. An easy path allows you to walk along its 2km all the way to the Mogarfoss waterfall. It is a favorite for photographers because of all of its angles. Below is my guide to help you plan your visit with tips, map, hike and photos.

Why is fjadragljufur called the Feather River Canyon?

When the glacier retreated a lake formed in the valley behind a hard resistant rock. The runoff from the lake flowed to where Fjadragljufur is today and erosion did the work. Gljufur means canyon and Fjadra means feather river. Therefore, it is the Feather River Canyon.

What is the bedrock of fjarárgljfur?

Fjaðrárgljúfur is a magnificent and massive canyon, about 100 meters deep and about two kilometers long. The canyon has sheer walls and is somewhat serpentine and narrow. The bedrock in Fjaðrárgljúfur is mostly palagonite from cold periods of the Ice Age and is thought to be about two million years old.