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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.
Welcome to the Fljot Valley and our spoiler-free guide to all the filming locations of A Murder at the End of the World listed in chronological order.
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 clay and basalt.
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.
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.
Fljotshlid is a beautiful farming district in Southern Iceland. It is one of the main sites for Njal's Saga, a masterpiece of the saga literature. It is surrounded by some of the most active and best known volcanoes in the world. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland.
