Laugafell

Remote geothermal oasis between Hofsjökull and Vatnajökull with hot springs, a natural bathing pool and mountain-hut accommodation.

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WHY VISIT

About Laugafell

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FIRST-HAND ADVICE

✓Laugafell works particularly well as part of a wider Sprengisandur journey.

✓Do not assume Highland access is open simply because conditions are good in Akureyri.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Located around 25 km west of the Sprengisandur route. Highland access is seasonal.

Laugafell & Sprengisandur

Natural geothermal bathing pool in the remote Highland oasis of Laugafell.

Southern Bárðardalur

Powerful waterfall where the Skjálfandafljót plunges through a striking amphitheatre of dark basalt columns near the edge of the Highlands.

Krafla

Active-looking volcanic landscape of steaming ground, colourful geothermal areas and lava created during the Krafla Fires.

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