Ásbyrgi

Very cool experience even in the rain and low visibility. We opted to drive up the canyon instead of hiking the rim due to poor visibility the day we were there. The trails from the parking lot wind through a forest where you have views of the canyon walls. They lead you to a lake and small waterfall. The lake is extremely clear and you can see arctic char swimming all around the lake. There are secondary trails you can take and get right up close the the canyon walls and even find little caves.

I actually drove past Ásbyrgi, but turned around and stopped in at the visitor center. I asked the attendant if there was a fee, and how far of a drive it was. She was very nice & helpful. I am very glad I turned around because this area is amazing if you're into nature, waterfalls, geology, mythology and folklore! This is a horse-shoe shaped canyon, and without going into too much detail, one myth it is that Sleipnir touched this ground with one of his eight hooves. There are other folktales, but I'll leave that for you to discover.

Very nice and easy walk in the canyon.

Amazing place with stunning landscapes. It feels like stepping back into prehistory, you expect dinosaurs to appear anytime. Short trip to Dettifoss and Husavik from this place. Reccomend the camping site if you are so inclined

We stayed for fewer than 8 hours, so maybe my review is not that helpful. The hiking is nice, the facilities were clean, the canyon is uniquely beautiful with trees, flowers, and shrubs. I'd go back!

Super stunishing nature phenomena. I recommend to visit this place early in the morning, so there are no or almost no tourists yet. There is a parking lot close, so it is an easy short hike. The cliffs are breathtaking and super high. The small wood like really fabulous. Also there is a small platform up a few stairs so you get a great view of the whole area and can directly look up the cliff. (There is a warning on the path that you go it on your own risk as there could be stones falling down the cliff at any time, but you are allowed to)

Stop at the information office for suggestions. Nice quiet canyon. Short drive than .7km to pond surrounded by high cliffs. Binoculars are helpful. You can hike the rim of canyon. HappiTravels.com Newport Beach vacation rentals

We weren't able to spend to long here, but this is easily an awesome day hike that we will make sure we make time for next time in the area