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Landmannalaugar Hot River

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Landmannalaugar Hot River is a hot spring in the Icelandic Highlands.

A geothermal area in the highlands famous for its colorful rhyolite mountains and natural hot pools. The water is heated by the earth, mixing with cold streams for a perfect bathing temperature.

Sitting in a natural hot stream while looking at rainbow-colored mountains. Hissing steam vents nearby. Rugged landscape in every direction. This is wild Iceland at its finest.

The colorful mountains are made of rhyolite — volcanic rock that creates reds, yellows, greens, and blues through mineral content. The area has been a traveler's rest stop for centuries.

Requires F-road access (4x4 or bus). The natural hot pool is free but basic — no facilities. Find your perfect temperature where hot and cold streams mix. The Laugavegur trail starts here.

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63.9903°N, 19.0622°W · Highlands

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Facilities
Showers, toilets
Getting there
Road F224 (Landmannalaugar)
Off the main road
22.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 54.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
141 km in a straight line
What else is close
378 mapped places within 20 km

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Landmannalaugar Hot River weather and conditions

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2°Clight drizzle · feels -4°C8 m/sgusts 169 h 52 mdaylight · 08:06 – 17:58
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
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
Reserve −12%
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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Photos & videos

Landmannalaugar Hot River — photo by Space Butler (panoramio)Photo: Space Butler (panoramio) / web.archive.org
Landmannalaugar Hot River — photo by Visit South IcelandPhoto: Visit South Iceland / south.is

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Litli-Geysir70 km
  2. 2Konungshver70 km
  3. 3Blesi70 km
  4. 4Smiður70 km
  5. 5Óþerrishola70 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ljósafoss13 km
  2. 2Rauðufossar14 km
  3. 3Tungnaárfellsfoss14 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Landmannalaugar Hot River< 1 km
  2. 2Brennisteinsalda< 1 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra1 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar25 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur55 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Árnes58 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör54 km
  2. 2Krambúð63 km
  3. 3Krónan63 km
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Tours

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Frequently
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questions

Do you need a 4x4 for Landmannalaugar?
Yes, or take a highland bus. The F-roads have river crossings.
Is the hot spring free?
Yes! Natural pool is free. There's a campsite with basic facilities (fee).
When is Landmannalaugar open?
Roads typically open late June - early September. Check road.is for current status.
Can you day trip to Landmannalaugar?
Yes, but it's a long day. Consider camping overnight to hike more.
What trails are at Landmannalaugar?
Day hikes to colorful peaks. Laugavegur trail to Þórsmörk starts here (multi-day).

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams