Fjöllum
Fjöllum is a term used in Icelandic geography, most often encountered in the name of Jökulsá á Fjöllum, one of Iceland’s major glacial rivers. The word fjöllum is the dative plural form of fjall, meaning mountains, and its appearance in the river’s name describes the river’s course through mountainous terrain in the northeast of the country.
Geographically, Jökulsá á Fjöllum originates from the Vatnajökull ice cap and flows northward through the northeast
Hydrologically, the river is characterized by its glacier-fed discharge, which contributes to a substantial and variable
In cultural and touristic contexts, the river and its canyon form a focal point for travellers and