Kirkjubaejarklaustur travel guide

The village Kirkjubæjarklaustur (ˈcʰɪrcʏˌpajarˌkʰløystʏr, Icelandic: church farm cloister) is a town of approximately 160 inhabitants situated in the south of Iceland on the hringvegur (road no. 1 or Ring Road) between Vík í Mýrdal and Höfn. Its geographical location is what makes Kirkjubæjarklaustur better known than other villages its size. Kirkjubæjarklaustur is the only place between these two towns which offers services, including a fuel station, bank, post office and supermarket. Nearby tourist attractions include the Laki craters, the Eldgjá and Skaftafell National Park. An attraction close to the village is Kirkjugólf (Churchfloor), a natural pavement of basalt. These are basalt columns in the earth, but only the top can be seen, and, as the name suggests, have the appearance of a paved church floor. This lava formation has similar origins to the Giant's Causeway in Ireland. All these attractions contribute to Kirkjubaejarklaustur being a popular stopping point for tourists. (...) more....