Modrudalur a Fjollum is the highest positioned farm in Iceland (469 m above sea level) and is located in the east highlands, north of Vatnajokull glacier. It's a short drive from the Ring Road, about 20 km.
Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland.
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The farmland of Modrudalur is one of the most extensive in the country and there is a interesting church by the farm, built in 1949 by farmer Jon Adalsteinn Stefansson in memory of his wife. Its inner decorations and altarpiece were made by him as well.
Möðrudalsheiði is a heath near Þjóðfell, Axlir and Selárbotnar. It has an elevation of 573 metres (1,879 feet).
Excursions incontournables - Möðrudalur
Circuit Guidé de 8 jours avec Tour Complet de la Route 1 en Islande avec les Meilleures Activités
Autotour de 10 jours pour faire le Tour de l'Islande par la Route 1 avec Lieux Incontournables & Snaefellsnes
Circuit de 3 jrs Aurores Boréales & Grotte de Glace incluant Cercle d'Or, Côte Sud, Lagune Glaciaire
