A horseshoe canyon shaped like a giant hoofprint.
Asbyrgi is a vast, green horseshoe shaped canyon in the northeast, its sheer cliffs sheltering woodland, ponds and birdsong.
Legend says it is the hoofprint of Odin's eight legged horse, and its calm beauty closes the Diamond Circle perfectly.
North Iceland is served by Akureyri Airport with quick flights from Reykjavik, and sits squarely on the ring road for anyone driving the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Towering walls curving around a green floor.
Sheltered forest and a quiet pool at the back.
Said to be the hoofprint of Odin's horse.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Asbyrgi Canyon is in Northeast Iceland, Iceland. It is in the northeast, part of Vatnajokull National Park.
Asbyrgi is known for its horseshoe shaped cliffs, sheltered woodland, a still pond at its head and Norse legends of Odin's horse Sleipnir.
The best time to visit is may to September best, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.