To See

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

Kirkjubæjarklaustur was known in olden times as “Kirkjubær” (Church Farm) and was an important farming estate. Kirkjubæjarklaustur has developed into a village, the only centre of population in the district, with about 120 inhabitants and is also known as Klaustur.