Gljufrastofa Visitor Centre is at Asbyrgi and is open year round. It is the visitor centre for Jokulsargljufur.

Where it is and when it is open

Gljufrastofa is the visitor centre for Jokulsargljufur, located at Asbyrgi. The centre is open year round.

What else is at Asbyrgi

Asbyrgi has a privately operated restaurant and a supermarket. Seasonal tourism services are also located at Asbyrgi.

Camping in the canyon

The campsite is open from the middle of May to the end of October. These dates define when the campsite operates during the year.

Planning the day around it

Good toilet facilities are available at the major destinations in Jokulsargljufur. The area extends from Dettifoss in the south to Asbyrgi in the north.

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Working out the drive

Jokulsargljufur is accessible by Route 85 from Kelduhverfi or by Route 1. Check the driving time between two places in Iceland.