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Laugafell

Highlands, Iceland
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Laugafell

Highlands, Iceland

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

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Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
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VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Laugafell

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Photos & videos

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Nearby

Waterfalls

Runufoss

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

28 km away

Skuggafoss

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

52 km away

Hrafnabjargafoss

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

58 km away
Aldeyjarfoss

Aldeyjarfoss

The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is situated in the Highlands of Iceland at the northern part…

60 km away

Hot Springs

Laugafell

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

50 m away

Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

Hot spring in South Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

52 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

Natural pool. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

60 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Húnabyggð

Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Bring your own towel.

60 km away

Campsites

Laugafell

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

50 m away

Nýidalur

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

35 km away

Himnasvalir

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…

56 km away

Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

60 km away

Services

Kjarnagata

ÓB fuel station

72 km away

Bónus

Bónus supermarket — supplies

72 km away

Fisk Kompaní

Supermarket — supplies

72 km away

Akureyri Leiruvegur

N1 fuel station

72 km away

Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Laugafell instead?
No. Sleeping in a car, van or camper outside a designated campsite has been illegal in Iceland since 2015 — use a mapped site like this one.
Do I need to book Laugafell in advance?
Laugafell is first-come, first-served — no advance booking. Arrive earlier in the day during July and August, when Icelandic campsites fill up fast.
When is Laugafell open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Laugafell for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Laugafell have?
Facility details for Laugafell aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.
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