Dverghamrar

Dverghamrar is a geological formation in Southern Iceland, consisting of columnar jointing of volcanic rocks. The formation appears as vertical, hexagonal columns of varying heights. Situated off the Ring Road in the town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, the cliffs are a popular destination for tourists.

Geological features

Dverghamrar formed from a lava flow that cooled into columns. The bottom of the structure consists of a hexagonal pattern, while the upper part appears irregular in shape. Layers of solidified lava and volcanic ash deposited on the surroundings. The formation likely began during the Ice Age.

Folklore

The cliffs occupy a place in Icelandic mythology. A popular story involves a young girl, who, in 1904, heard singing while herding sheep there. The book Íslenskar Þjóðsögur og sagnir gives an account of the event: