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Landmannalaugar (Iceland) – Visit tips + photos

Last updated on September 18, 2019 By Claire, the Travel Planning Geek

Landmannalaugar Iceland is one of the most iconic landscapes on the island.  Such painted mountains are a rare sight around the world and the isolation of the location in the Central Highlands makes it even more attractive. Below are some photos and info to plan your visit.

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Why visit Landmannalaugar ?
PLANNING TIPS - Landmannalaugar Iceland
Approaching Landmannalaugar Iceland
Landmannalaugar Campsite
Landmannalaugar Hot Springs
The painted mountains of Landmannalaugar Iceland

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Why visit Landmannalaugar ?

Photos are better than words...

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Landmannalaugar Iceland is a remote location in the at the centre of the Central Highlands in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. It stands at the the edge of the lava field Laugarhaun (flow from 1477). It is the northern end of the popular Laugavegur Hiking trail.

The name translates into 'Pools of the people'. At this location you fin a campsite, acoomodation huts and basic amenities. The camp is surrounded by colorful mountains. It is also a geothermal area where you can see many volcanic phenomena and bath in warm natural pools.

Landmanalaugar is a great place for observing the Northern light on a clear night as there is no light pollution.


PLANNING TIPS - Landmannalaugar Iceland

How to get to Landmannalaugar Iceland

  • Only accessible by 4WD and crossing a pond
  • By car - 4WD Road F208 from the North or the South - But you need to be an experienced off road driver, there is a large pond to cross at arrival
  • By car - 4WD Road F225 from the West (starting next to Hekla) - easier a road, but there is still a large pond to cross at arrival
  • Group Tour - Several bus companies have regular trips to and from there during the tourist season - check out the program and book
  • Private tour - Private drivers with super jeeps can take you on amazing trip. I did one on F208 to Landmannalaugar and then Hekla. It was so worth it! Here you can find a tour with a program similar to my second one.
  • Hiking the Laugavegur from Thormosk (53 km - 3 to 4 days)

Visiting Landmannalaugar Iceland

  • Accessible only June and September approximately
  • Activities: hiking and bathing in the warm natural pool
  • Facilities at the campsite
  • Shop / Coffee 

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Approaching Landmannalaugar Iceland

I arrived in Landmannalaugar from the stunning 4WD road F208. I knew we were approcahing as the mountains started showing some red and purple colors. It was funny to find sheeps in such isolated area... I also drove by a beautiful rugged lava field with incredibly shaped mountains in the background. This was a spot I loved and the pictures don't do it justice.

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Laugarhaun lava filed approaching Landmannalaugar, Iceland
Laugarhaun Approaching Landmannalaugar Iceland

Landmannalaugar Campsite

On the photo below you can see the Landmannalaugar campsite with the shower/toilet block and the lava field stopping just behind!

Camping at Landmannalaugar campsite

Landmannalaugar Hot Springs

As I was dizzy, I sadly decided against going on a short hike to get to the geothermal pools of the Landmannalaugar hot springs.

But to help you decide if you want to enjoy the detour here are some Flickr photos:

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And if you want more you can check the article by Floating my boat about Hiking around Landmannalaugar.


The painted mountains of Landmannalaugar Iceland

Even if you don't go for a hike, you can observe the incredibly shaped mountains with red, green, purple and dark colors. It is a fest for the eyes. I wish I had stayed the night there.

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