- The forces of nature, particularly from the glacial rivers flowing from the larger Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, have sculpted Asbyrgi over millennia.
- Asbyrgi Canyon promises a glimpse into the power of nature, an abundance of wildlife and outdoor activities, as well as its fair share of legend.
- Ásbyrgi isn't just a feast for the eyes; it's steeped in legend. Picture this: a canyon so mystical it's said to be the footprint of Thor's mighty horse.
- Your guide to Ásbyrgi canyon. ... Lying about 40 km (25 mi) east of Húsavík, Ásbyrgi is one of the star attractions on the Diamond Circle route.
- A unique feature of Ásbyrgi is its extensive forests, which are unusual for Iceland. You can explore Ásbyrgi either from the canyon floor or take a hike along its edge.
- Occasionally, Odin would ride Sleipnir to monitor the universe but one time, he accidentally got too close to the earth and Sleipnir’s hoof is what formed Asbyrgi.
- Most likely, Ásbyrgi was formed in two catastrophic floods in Jökulsá river, the first about 8-10 thousand years ago and the second around 3 thousand years ago.
- Proseguendo sempre per la traccia si guadagna quasi impercettibilmente quota ampliando sempre di più il panorama sul canyon di Ásbyrgi.
- Explore Ásbyrgi Canyon with Imagine Iceland, a stunning horseshoe-shaped glacial formation in North Iceland.
- Ásbyrgi was indeed created in a series of dramatic events. Science maintains that a celestial horse had nothing to do with the creation of Ásbyrgi.