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Langisjór

South Coast, IcelandmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

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F-roadSouth Coast

Langisjór

South Coast, IcelandmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

About

Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake. Blue water in a volcanic crack.

The loneliest beautiful place in Iceland. The silence is extraordinary.

The lake sits in a flooded crater row. The blue comes from glacial sediment.

Photo tips

Climb Sveinstindur at midnight in June. 360° golden hour. The lake reflection needs no wind - morning is calmest.

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Map of Langisjór

Langisjór is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0000°N, 18.5833°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F235 (Langisjór)
Off the main road: 31.4 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 36.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 164 km in a straight line
What else is close: 109 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Is F235 open right now?

Live from Vegagerðin, the authority that opens and closes this road. Every other highland road is on the live F-road map.

1 highland road reported · Vegagerðin, updated 19 min ago

F-road	Status now	Vegagerðin's wording
F235 Langisjór	Open to 4x4s	Fært fjallabílum

F235 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Langisjór weather and conditions

At Langisjór in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 23:00 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 23:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Langisjór

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: Gumol · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

F-roads of Iceland: F235 (Langisjór) (18.07.2020) — Langisjór — video poster — F-roads of Iceland: F235 (Langisjór) (18.07.2020)Ervin Drives Around

F235 - Langisjór, Sveinstindur, dirt tracks - Iceland 4K — Langisjór — video poster — F235 - Langisjór, Sveinstindur, dirt tracks - Iceland 4KEpic Iceland

F235 south Highlands, Iceland (August 2020) — Langisjór — video poster — F235 south Highlands, Iceland (August 2020)Epic Iceland

River crossing in Iceland (road F235) — Langisjór — video poster — River crossing in Iceland (road F235)68farkas

Driving F235 in Iceland — Langisjór — video poster — Driving F235 in IcelandEric Wages

Iceland summer highlands - Langisjor f235 (Hike 4k) — Langisjór — video poster — Iceland summer highlands - Langisjor f235 (Hike 4k)Oz Adventures

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What car do I need for F235?

The minimum vehicle for F235 is "medium 4x4". A proper 4WD like the Dacia Duster or Suzuki Vitara covers "any 4x4" roads; pick something larger for "medium 4x4" routes. The rental section below has live prices — the code MAP gives 12% off.

Can I drive F235 in a 2WD car?

No. F235 legally requires 4WD, like every F-road in Iceland. Driving it in a 2WD car is illegal and voids your rental insurance if anything goes wrong.

When does F235 open?

Most highland F-roads open mid-June to early July and close by September or October. Check road.is before you drive.

How do I get to F235?

F235 (Langisjór) is located in South Coast. Check live road status on road.is before you drive — F-roads close without warning after rain or early snow.

Is river-crossing damage covered by rental insurance on F235?

No. River-crossing damage is excluded from every rental insurance policy in Iceland, even full-coverage plans. Cross only where locals or rangers confirm it’s safe.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Ófærufoss

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull…

#2.Silfurfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Fagrifoss

22 km·~26 min drive

Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…

#4.Axlafoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

22 km·~27 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

23 km·~27 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

23 km·~28 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#4.Brennisteinsalda

23 km·~28 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skælingar

3.7 km·~4 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Hólaskjól

10 km·~12 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#3.Strútslaug

22 km·~27 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#4.Landmannalaugar

23 km·~28 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

35 km·~42 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

68 km·~82 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

86 km·~103 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

91 km·~109 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

41 km·~49 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

68 km·~81 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

81 km·~98 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Gumol · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community