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Laugafell

North Iceland, Iceland379 m elevation
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Laugafell

North Iceland, Iceland379 m elevation

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Laugafell rises to 379 m in North Iceland — the 609th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 7.7 km away.

Map of Laugafell

Laugafell is in North Iceland at 65.5809°N, 17.3016°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
379 m above sea level
Off the main road
7.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Laugar — 15.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
271 km in a straight line
What else is close
91 mapped places within 20 km

Laugafell weather and conditions

At Laugafell in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:00 (Iceland time): 3°C, overcast, wind 1 m/s gusting to 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:43, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Laugafell?
Laugafell is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Laugafell without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Laugafell?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Laugafell?
Laugafell is 379 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Brenniás4 km
  2. 2Viðafell4 km
  3. 3Ytri-Selbunga5 km
  4. 4Jafnafell7 km
  5. 5Sandfell7 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar
16 km·~19 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

#2.Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit
17 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Stóragjá Cave
19 km·~22 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#4.Grjótagjá
20 km·~24 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kiðagil í Bárðadal
11 km·~14 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

#2.CJA camping, Laugar
14 km·~16 min drive

A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between…

#3.CJA Campsite
14 km·~16 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Laugar Camping
16 km·~19 min drive

The campsite at Laugar, Northeast of Iceland. Booking is not allowed before arriving at…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
19 km·~23 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hagkaup
38 km·~46 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní
38 km·~46 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
38 km·~46 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn
12 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugar
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Fosshóll
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð
19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri
5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →
3 tours near North Iceland

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