Landmannalaugar is a rhyolite mountain basin in the highlands, striped in ochre, green and black, with a natural hot river running through the camp. It is the northern trailhead of the Laugavegur trek and the base for a set of strong day hikes. Access requires fording rivers or taking the scheduled highland bus.
Related activities
Laugavegur trek
Four-day hut-to-hut trek from the highlands to Þórsmörk.
Blahnjukur day hike
Short steep climb to a view over the rhyolite ridges and lava field.
How to get to Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar sits in Iceland. It pairs well with Dynjandi, Hallgrímskirkja, Sky Lagoon, so you can group them on the same day.
Tickets and time needed
The source we checked states that entry to Landmannalaugar is free.
Tips for your visit
Related things to do here include Laugavegur trek, Blahnjukur day hike.
Landmannalaugar FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Landmannalaugar?
The source we checked states that entry to Landmannalaugar is free.
Where is Landmannalaugar?
Landmannalaugar is in Iceland.
What is near Landmannalaugar?
Nearby places include Dynjandi, Hallgrímskirkja, Sky Lagoon, Harpa Concert Hall.
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