EAST ICELAND
Blábjörg
Unusual blue-grey coastal cliffs made from approximately nine-million-year-old ignimbrite on the northern side of Berufjörður.
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About Blábjörg
Blábjörg differs dramatically in colour and texture from the surrounding Eastfjord rock. The formation is composed of approximately nine-million-year-old ignimbrite created during an enormous explosive volcanic event associated with an ancient central volcano.
Our practical tips
✓The attraction is geological, so knowing what you are looking at makes the stop far more interesting.
✓Look for how completely different the blue-grey rock appears beside the surrounding basalt.
Getting there and visiting
Access
Located near the shoreline beside Route 1 east of Fagrihvammur.