Kirkjubæjarklaustur
The village is the trade centre of a thriving farming community. Well sheltered with the low mountains of the plateau edge at its back with wooded slopes and a picturesque small waterfall behind. In front there are views over the river and the lava beyond. It was the site of a Benedictine nunnery from 1186 to the Reformation, the grass-covered insignificant remains of which can be seen a little to the east of the farm. The modern chapel with slanted walls commemorates Jon Steingrmsson, the pastor of the parish during the Haze Famine. In the home field is Kirkjugólf, a small area, with the ends of regularly jointed basalt, looking like a pavement of stone slabs. Nearby is Systrastapi, a prominent knoll of moderate high, but the view from the top is of charm and interest. Wooded slopes and rough grazing land rise behind Kirkjubæjarklaustur. This hinterland is in many places of great scenic interest and ideal for hill walking. There are also many attractive walks and possibilities for trout fishing in the neighbourhood.
Klaustur is centrally located in the district. Roads radiate from Kirkjubæjarklaustur in many different directions; The Ring Road runs through the district. The Laki road, just west of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, leads into the highlands. The circular Landbrot-Meðalland road serves the southern part of the district. The Fjallabak roads (north and south), lead from the ring road into the interior via Skaftártunga. The Álftaver road is a circular road serving Álftaver on Mýrdalssandur. There is a good all year Edda hotel at Kirkjubæjarklaustur as well as a car rental and a horse rental