Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bus 12/12A Reykjavík-Vík-Höfn (Reykjavík-Skógar Ik3600, 2¼ hours, one daily June to
mid-September).
Bus 20/20A Reykjavík-Skaftafell (Reykjavík-Skógar Ik6000, 3¼ hours, one daily mid-
June to early September).
Bus 21/21A Reykjavík-Skógar (Reykjavík-Skógar Ik6000, three hours, two daily mid-
June to August).
Landmannalaugar
Mind-blowing multicoloured mountains, soothing hot springs, rambling lava flows and
clear blue lakes make Landmannalaugar one of Iceland's most unique destinations, and a
must for explorers of the interior. It's a favourite with Icelanders and visitors alike…as
long as the weather cooperates.
Part of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Landmannalaugar (600m above sea level) includes
the largest geothermal field in Iceland outside the Grímsvötn caldera in Vatnajökull. Its
multihued peaks are made of rhyolite - a mineral-filled lava that cooled unusually slowly,
causing those amazing colours.
The area is the official starting point for the famous
Laugavegurinn hike
, and there's
some excellent day hiking amid the caramel hills as well.
Activities
There's plenty to do in and around Landmannalaugar, though many hikers skip the area's
wonders in favour of setting off right away for their multiday hike to Þórsmörk. If you
plan to stick around you'll be happy to know that the crowds dwindle in the evenings, and
despite the base's chaotic appearance, you'll find peace in the hills above.
Hot Springs
Follow the wooden boardwalk just 200m from the Landmannalaugar hut, to find a steam-
ing river filled with bathers. Both hot and cold water flow out from beneath Laugahraun
and combine in a natural pool to form an ideal hot bath. Landmannalaugar could be trans-
lated as the People's Pools…and here they are.
