Kirkjubæjarklaustur

File:Kirkjubæjarklaustur banner Kirkjugólf - Kirkjugólf basalt formation Kirkjubæjarklaustur, often called Klaustur is a village in South Iceland. With a population of around 160, it is the closest thing to an urban area within a vast municipality called Skaftárhreppur, and it's the only proper service centre on the almost 300km stretch of the ring road between Vík and Höfn.

Kirkjubæjarklaustur Halal Travel Guide

Kirkjubæjarklaustur is named after an convent which stood there in Catholic times. Many of the local toponyms are related to nuns, usually referring to sisters, or to the convent itself (klaustur, in Icelandic). In recent centuries and the region has been shaped by catastrophic geological events, including the eruption in nearby Lakagígar (commonly called Laki) in 1783-1784 which killed around 25% of the Icelandic population. In more recent years, eruptions under Vatnajökull glacier and the resulting floods have also played a role. However, all this activity also means that the landscape is stunning and often extreme in its beauty and the immediate vicinity of the village is a prosperous agricultural area.

Orienting yourself in Kirkjubæjarklaustur is very simple. Klausturvegur is the road that runs through most of the village, with smaller streets branching out from it.

Travel to Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Most visitors to Kirkjubæjarklaustur will arrive via the ring road. If you're driving, estimate three to four hours to arrive from Reykjavík, one hour if driving from Vík and two to three from Höfn. Another option, only to be attempted with good 4x4 vehicles and experienced drivers, is to arrive from North Iceland crossing the Interior (Iceland) | Interior via Sprengisandur and Skaftártunga.

There is a single bus daily between BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík and Höfn and back, passing through Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Get Around

Kirkjubæjarklaustur is tiny and easily covered by foot but to explore the surrounding area and the main reason to go to Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a vehicle will be necessary.

What to See

The village itself does not have many sights of interest. The local church is interesting for its modern architecture and to learn about the history of the 18th century priest Jón Steingrímsson who, according to legend, saved the area from devastation in the massive Skaftáreldar eruption of 1783. The graceful waterfall Systrafoss (Sister falls) overlooks the village, flowing from a lake on top of the small mountain. A climb to the top offers some great views.

• Kirkjubæjarstofa - Klausturvegur 2☎ +354 487 4645 - A small research centre, which also houses an exhibition space. Check the website to see if there's anything on.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kirkjubæjarklaustur

• Kirkjubæjarklaustur sports centre - Íþróttamiðstöðin Kirkjubæjarklaustri - Klausturvegur 4 drive all the way through town, past the church and the hotel, turn left down the hill after the school ☎ +354 487 4756 400 kr Like all Icelandic towns and villages, Kirkjubæjarklaustur has a swimming swimmingpool with hot pots.

• Climb Systrastapi, a large cliff just west of the village. It is a difficult climb, straight up the vertical face of the cliff, but there are ropes and chains in place to hold on to. Two nuns are said to be buried on top of the cliff.

Shopping

There isn't much to be bought in Kirkjubæjarklaustur and apart from the supermarket (mentioned below) there are few stores.

Halal Food & Restaurants in Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Given its size, it should come as no surprise that the dining options are relatively limited in Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The only supermarket, Kjarval, is found on Klausturvegur 13. Look out for locally-produced arctic char marketed under the name Klausturbleikja.

• Skaftárskáli - by the ring road ☎ +354 487 4628 Opening Hours: 9am-8pm 1000-1500 kr A gas station by the ring road with a small fast food restaurant. Burgers, Hot Dogs and the like.

• Systrakaffi - Klausturvegur 12☎ +354 487 4848 1500-2500 kr A nice, small restaurant/café/bar with a mix of traditional and local food, and the classic international features of Pizzas, Pastas and burgers. A surprisingly ambitious restaurant, given the size of the village.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Icelandair Hotel Klaustur - Klausturvegur 6 turn west at the roundabout and drive on past the church ☎ +354 487 4900 - A mid-scale hotel with a nice restaurant and free wi-fi.

• Kirkjubær II camp site - to the west of the village itself ☎ +354 894 4495 1000 kr per person Just outside the village, but within walking distance if you're fit.

• Klausturhof - Klausturvegur 1-5 continue on west past Hotel Klaustur ☎ +354 567 7600 3700 kr in dorm with own sleeping bag, 18,200 kr for a double bedroom with private bathroom and breakfast included Check-in: 4pm / Check-out: 10am A hostel and guesthouse.

Internet & Phones

There is good mobile phone coverage in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, but it can get worse in some of the nearby valleys and up on the highlands.

Travel Next

The main reason to visit Kirkjubæjarklaustur is to explore the surrounding landscapes:

• Kirkjugólf (literally: Church Floor) is an interesting rock formation to the east of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, flat basalt columns that look almost like a man made floor.
• Langisjór (literally: Long Sea) is a long and narrow lake in the highlands to the north of the village, one of the largest lakes in Iceland.
• Skaftárhraun, a huge lava field to the west of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, can be compared to a desert. Despite being covered by moss, most of it is uninhabitable following an eruption in the 18th century.
• Vatnajökull National Park is nearby. Kirkjubæjarklaustur is an ideal base for adventuring its western part which includes the row of volcanic craters called Lakagígar, responsible for one of the most devastating events in Icelandic history.

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