- It is also believed that Ásbyrgi was formed in a major catastrophe glacier outburst for around 2200 to 4500 years ago due to fast melting of glaciers.
- Although Asbyrgi is part of the Vatnajokull National Park, it is run by the Iceland Forest Service. Can you camp inside Asbyrgi?
- The Ásbyrgi canyon is covered in woodland, consisting mainly of willow, mountain ash, pines and birch which visitors can walk through.
- Being off the beaten track, Asbyrgi is locally titled as the capital of the hidden people or the elves of Iceland, who are believed to live in rocks and cliffs.
- This tore the surface and the earth collapsed underneath. The hoof-print left by Sleipnir is clearly visible today, and is called Ásbyrgi (The Gods Bastion).
- This Asbyrgi Canyon travel guide for first-time visitors includes tips on the best hiking trails, how to get, where to stay, what to expect, when to go, or what to pack.
- Ásbyrgi is a must stop for pleasure seekers who want to savour the Icelandic experience. It is a place that offers grand adventure and a quiet place for respite.
- Ásbyrgi is one of the wonders of nature, a well-forested horse-shoe-shaped canyon in Öxarfjörður. ... Many hiking tracks are in the vicinity of Ásbyrgi.
- Part of the Vatnajökull National Park. The Ásbyrgi depression is about 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) long and 1.1-kilometer wide s (0.7 mile) wide.
- Ásbyrgi, a glacial canyon nestled in northern Iceland, is a mesmerizing destination that draws in countless visitors year-round.