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Things to see in Landmannalaugar (Iceland): 23 places and when to go
Landmannalaugar is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), Mountains (16), Hiking (9). The best known are Torfajökull, Landmannahellir and Hrafntinnusker. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 20 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 63.9906, -19.0613
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KEF Reykjavík, 173 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hrafntinnusker, at 1,141 m.
What to see in Landmannalaugar
The places in and around Landmannalaugar, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- TorfajökullVolcano in Iceland11 km
- LandmannahellirCave in Iceland11 km
- HrafntinnuskerMountain in Iceland8.7 km
- Fjallabak natural reserveNatural reserve in Iceland4.0 km
- HalldórsfellHill in Iceland11 km
- HerbjarnarfellMountain in Iceland14 km
- NorðurnámurMountain in Iceland4.0 km
- SnjóaldaMountain in Iceland13 km
- HnúkarMountain in Iceland12 km
- LitlikýlingurMountain in Iceland4.5 km
- RéttarhnúkurMountain in Iceland11 km
- SátaMountain in Iceland11 km
- SátubarnMountain in Iceland12 km
- VesturbjallarMountain in Iceland14 km
- BláhnjúkurMountain in Iceland1.1 km
- BrennisteinsaldaMountain in Iceland1.3 km
- DalakofinnMountains · Hiking15 km
- GrænagilHiking822 m
- Hrafntinnusker HutMountains · Hiking8.2 km
- LandmannalaugarHot spring in Iceland4 m
- RauðufossarHiking14 km
- SkálliHiking2.4 km
- SuðurnámurHiking1.2 km
When to go to Landmannalaugar
The best time to visit Landmannalaugar is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible4:57
- FebPossible8:09
- MarPossible11:14
- AprPossible14:39
- MayBest time17:54
- JunBest time20:16
- JulBest time19:11
- AugBest time16:01
- SepBest time12:36
- OctBest time9:18
- NovPossible5:57
- DecPossible3:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 43. In May, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Landmannalaugar
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 173 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Vík í Mýrdal15 places64 km
- Selfoss12 places79 km
- Herjólfsdalur12 places86 km
- Selfoss28 places95 km
- Hveravellir10 places100 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Landmannalaugar?
The best known: Torfajökull, Landmannahellir, Hrafntinnusker, Fjallabak natural reserve, Halldórsfell. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Landmannalaugar?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 20 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 43.
How do you get to Landmannalaugar?
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 173 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Landmannalaugar as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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