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The Fljotsdalur valley is a vast and lush oasis in East Iceland, home to beautiful attractions of waterfalls, a lake, grasslands, and hiking trails. Travelers taking a self-drive tour in Egilsstadir and the Eastfjords, like this 11-Day Ring Road and Eastfjords Tour, should consider exploring the green valley of Fljotsdalur along the way.
Type: Valley with an elevation of 647 metres; Category: landform; Location: Northeast, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe; View on OpenStreetMap
Fljótsdalur is a valley in Austurland, named after Lake Lagarfljót, which flows through it. The valley is renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes and captivating natural wonders. Its standout attraction is Hengifoss, one of Iceland’s tallest waterfalls, cascading from a height of 128 meters into a dramatic gorge layered with vibrant red ...
Bárðardalur, the valley opening between Ljósavatnsskarð pass and Goðafoss and reaching up onto the moors, one of the longest inhabited valleys in Iceland, but rather narrow and shallow. Basalt mountains up to 750 m on the west, Fljótsheiði moors, (528 m) on the east.
Fljotsdalur Valley. Highlights. • The mystical Lake Lagarfljot, rumoured to be home to a lake monster. • Hallormsstadur, the largest forest area in Iceland. • The beautiful stone manor at Skriduklaustur. • The steamy Gufufoss waterfall. • Optional: Hengifoss waterfall hike. • Optional: The geothermal Vok Baths. Duration. 4 hours. Minimum Age. 0+.
I want to show you a beautiful area in South-Iceland called Fljótshlíð. It is a Viking area and the scene of the Saga of Njáll, which is sometimes referred to as the Queen of the Icelandic Sagas.
Type: Valley with an elevation of 299 metres; Category: landform; Location: East Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe; View on OpenStreetMap
