Introducing Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Many a foreign tongue has been tied in knots by trying to say Kirkjubæjarklaustur. It might help if you break it into bits: Kirkju (church), bæjar (farm) and klaustur (convent). Otherwise, do as the locals do and call it ‘Klaustur’ (pronounced more or less like ‘cloister’).
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Klaustur is tiny, even by Icelandic standards – a few houses and farms scattered on a backdrop of brilliant green. It’s a major crossroads to several dramatic spots in the interior – Fjallabak, Landmannalaugar and Laki. Klaustur is also the only real service town between Vík and Höfn: there’s a petrol station and a good café.
Last updated: Sep 25, 2008
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iceland in 5 days in September
by dlhv 18 August 2011
is it possible to do Snaefellsnes to Vestmannaeyjar, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, kirkjubaejarklaustur and Skaftafell nature park in 5 days…
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Best/fast way to reach Landmannalaugar from Vík?
by nambija 17 July 2011
Hello! I would like to know which is the best wat to reach Landmannalaugar from Vík. 1) Vík - Hella - Route 26 - Hraunejar - Landmannalau…
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RE: Landmannalaugar Stop Over
by iviehoff 11 July 2011
>I planned to stay a night in Landmannalaugar, but note there seems to be only camping accommodation. There is a mountain hut, but likely…
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