Despite its big name, Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Iceland, is a small village near the Laki lava fields (some of the largest in the world), volcanoes and the Myrdalssandur outwash sands (caused by glacial flooding).
Kirkjubaejarklaustur, located 170 mi/275 km east of Reykjavik, merits one night or a day trip. It's a popular base for visitors of Vatnajokull National Park. If you are driving through, hire a local guide to take you to some of the more well-known natural attractions.
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