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Fly Fishing at Eldvatn with Eldhraun Holiday Homes & Guesthouse

Buy a special glass jar with a treasure map in Skaftárstofa or one of the local shops or hotels in the area. Find the turf-house by Hæðargarðsvatn lake, fill the jar with a natural sample of your choosing and design your very own souvenir from the centre of south Iceland.

SmartGuides from the Skaftárhreppur district is available for FREE in the Locatify SmartGuide an automated audio-guide app with custom maps and stories. The app triggers automatically in designated places, like having a personal guide.

Kirkjubæjarklaustur is a beautiful scenic village located just off the Ring Road (Route 1) in Southeast Iceland. In this brochure you will find information about nature walks in and around Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and learn about our local history and natural heritage features. Don't forget to bring your camera, as there is much to see on the walks!

In Kirkjubæjarklaustur there is a nice swimming pool with two hot tubs open all year. Open Monday to Saturday 11:00 - 20:00. Sundays 15:00-19:00

In Kirkjubæjarklaustur the Tourist Information Office is situated in Skaftárstofa, on your left hand as you drive through the village. Located in Kirkjuhvoll in Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Skaftárstofa is a visitor centre for the west territory of Vatnajökull National Park, located in Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Winter opening hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 14:00 Closed on Weekends