Gljúfrastofa

About the museum

Gljúfrastofa is the visitor centre of Vatnajökull National Park at the mouth of Ásbyrgi in Jökulsárgljúfur. It has an exhibition on the area around Jökulsárgljúfur and a tourist information centre.

The visitor centre has a small shop focusing on books and local handicrafts. Toilets are inside the building and are accessible during opening hours, and in the car park in front there is a charging station for electric and plug-in hybrid cars. Gljúfrastofa is one of the stops on the Arctic Coast Way (Norðurstrandarleið).

Opening hours change with the seasons and are longest in summer, from 9:00 to 18:00 daily from 1 June to 31 August.

Highlights

• Exhibition on Jökulsárgljúfur and Ásbyrgi
• Tourist information centre
• Small shop with books and local handicrafts
• Electric car charging station in the car park

Permanent exhibition

• Jökulsárgljúfur – Exhibition on the area around Jökulsárgljúfur and Ásbyrgi in Vatnajökull National Park.

Operated by

Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Information on accessibility is available from the national park (see contact page).

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The visitor centre is at the mouth of Ásbyrgi.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Small shop with books and local handicrafts. Toilets are inside the building and open only during opening hours.

Events & venue rental

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