Gerðuberg Basalt Columns
Gerðuberg
A regular basalt column cliff stretching about 1 km, the first stop on the way into the peninsula, with columns over ten metres tall.
Gerðuberg is a basalt cliff about 1 km long and 10 to 14 metres high. Its hexagonal columns are arranged neatly, like a row of organ pipes. It sits near the junction of Route 54 where it enters the peninsula, about 1.5 hours from Reykjavík, and is often the first stop on the peninsula loop. Drive along the gravel road beside the highway to the foot of the cliff. It is free. You can walk among the base of the columns or climb to the top, but watch for loose gravel.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Eldborg Crater
- Helgafell
- Stykkishólmur
- Súgandisey Lighthouse
- Berserkjahraun Lava Field
- Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum
- Ytri Tunga Seal Beach
- Flatey Island