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West Iceland, Iceland

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Langá

West Iceland, Iceland

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Langá is in West Iceland at 64.6701°N, 21.8804°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 9.8 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Borgarbyggð — 10.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 58 km in a straight line
What else is close: 135 mapped places within 20 km

Langá weather and conditions

At Langá in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), light drizzle, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 39 m (sunrise 06:35, sunset 20:14). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 12:45 · 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 Langá

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Langá — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Where is Langá?

Langá is a river in West Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.

Can you fish in Langá?

Fishing any Icelandic river needs a permit sold per river or beat. Salmon rivers book far ahead and can be expensive; trout and char are more accessible. Never fish without a permit, and disinfect gear brought from abroad.

Is Langá safe to cross?

If Langá is crossed by an unbridged highland ford, treat it with real caution: glacial water is cold, fast, deeper than it looks and higher by afternoon. Cross only with the right 4WD and experience, watch another vehicle first, and if in doubt turn back.

When does Langá run highest?

Glacial rivers peak on warm summer afternoons, after rain and during the spring melt. A ford that is passable in the cool morning can be dangerous by late afternoon. Check road.is before highland driving.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Grímsá11 km
2Norðurá11 km
3Þverá14 km
4Andakílsá16 km
5Hítará17 km

Waterfalls

#1.Skuggafoss

9.7 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Langárfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Sjávarfoss

10 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Laxfoss

15 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

14 km·~17 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

14 km·~17 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#3.Árhver

25 km·~30 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landbrotalaug

28 km·~33 min drive

Tiny natural hot pot on Snæfellsnes. Fits two people. Hidden gem.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Borgarnes

13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site is in the small town Borgarnes, by highway no 1 on the way out of town…

#2.Varmaland

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site at Varmaland is a big and spacious area and is well suitable for groups and…

#3.Fossatún

17 km·~20 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

#4.Selsskógur

21 km·~26 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

21 km·~26 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan

14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

14 km·~17 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

14 km·~17 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Baulan

10 km·~12 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Borgarnes

11 km·~14 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Hreðavatnsskáli

19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykholt

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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