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Lónsöræfi is a wilderness area in south-east Iceland. The region is characterised by its varied geological formations.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Lónsöræfi
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64.5944°N, 15.1956°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 24.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Nesjahverfi — 31.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 328 km in a straight line
What else is close- 81 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Lónsöræfi
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Glaciers of Höfn - Where ice shapes lifefrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Buggy tours - beach and secret glacier lagoon - 4-5 hoursfrom 54.500 ISK · 4 h
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Super Jeep Frozen Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 h
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajökull Glacierfrom 31.500 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hikefrom 14.613 ISK · 3 h
Ice Cave Discoveryfrom 34.900 ISK · 6 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionLónsöræfi weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,631 tours
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Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.491 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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Can I visit Lónsöræfi?
Lónsöræfi is a protected nature reserve in East Iceland. Most Icelandic reserves are open to the public on foot, but each has its own rules — some restrict off-trail walking, camping, dogs or drones, and bird reserves limit access during the spring nesting season. Check the on-site signage and the Environment Agency (Umhverfisstofnun) page before you go.
How do I get to Lónsöræfi?
Lónsöræfi is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland reserves often need a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.
What are the rules inside Lónsöræfi?
Stay on marked paths where they exist, take all litter out, keep clear of nesting birds, and never drive off-road — it is illegal everywhere in Iceland and scars fragile moss for decades. Follow any seasonal closures posted at the site.
Is Lónsöræfi free to enter?
Yes. Iceland's nature reserves are free to access on foot. You only pay for your own transport, and occasionally for parking at the more-visited lowland reserves.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Berserkur · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
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