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Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Highlands, Iceland

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Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Highlands, Iceland

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Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.0272°N, 18.3325°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F752 (Skagafjl.: Laugafell-Sprengisl.)
Nearest town: Hrafnagil — 63.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 198 km in a straight line
What else is close: 17 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.

Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar weather and conditions

At Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 11:00 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 11:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I book Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?

Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar is a backcountry hut in Highlands. Booking is handled by the operating touring association — check huts.is for the current reservation system, and book well ahead in summer.

What should I bring to Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?

Huts provide mattresses but not bedding, so bring a sleeping bag (a liner adds warmth). Pack your own food and a stove — most huts have a shared kitchen but no shop. Cash or a card for the warden, layers for cold nights, and a headtorch.

How do I get to Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?

Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar is in Highlands. Highland huts often sit on an F-road that needs a 4×4 and only opens in summer, and some are reached on foot along a multi-day trail. Check live road conditions on this page and safetravel.is before you set out, and tell someone your route.

Is there a warden at Laugafell - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?

Many Icelandic huts are staffed by a warden in the summer season — a good source on trail conditions and weather. Outside the staffed season huts may be unlocked but unserviced. Never rely on a hut being open or having space without a booking.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Ingólfsskáli í Lambahrauni - Ferðafélag Skagfirðinga27 km
2Helgaskáli32 km
3Hildarsel í Austurdal - Ferðafélag Skagfirðinga32 km
4Nýidalur35 km
5Eiríksskáli (Svínárnes)41 km

Waterfalls

#1.Runufoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Skuggafoss

52 km·~63 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#3.Hrafnabjargafoss

58 km·~70 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Aldeyjarfoss

60 km·~72 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell

50 m

Pool hot spring

#2.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

52 km·~62 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

60 km·~72 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Sundlaug

60 km·~72 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Laugafell

50 m

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

#2.Nýidalur

35 km·~42 min drive

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

#3.Himnasvalir

56 km·~67 min drive

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

#4.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

59 km·~71 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F752 Skagafjarðarleið

10 km·~12 min drive

Northern approach to Sprengisandur

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

72 km·~87 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

72 km·~87 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

73 km·~88 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

73 km·~88 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata

72 km·~87 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Leiruvegur

72 km·~87 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mýrarvegur

73 km·~88 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri BSO

74 km·~89 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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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