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North Iceland, Iceland

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Laugarvalladalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Laugarvalladalur is in North Iceland at 65.0325°N, 15.7086°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F910 (Kárahnjúkar-Þríh.leið)
Off the main road: 35.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Fellabær — 66.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 313 km in a straight line
What else is close: 54 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.

Laugarvalladalur weather and conditions

At Laugarvalladalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 11:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 0°C), partly cloudy, wind 8 m/s gusting to 15 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 40 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 19:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Laugarvalladalur

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

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

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

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Laugarvalladalur — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Laugarvalladalur?

Laugarvalladalur is a valley in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some valleys are reached by F-roads that need a 4×4 and open only in summer, while roadside valleys suit any car.

When is the best time to visit Laugarvalladalur?

Lowland valleys are accessible year-round, though winter brings short daylight and snow. Highland valleys are best in summer (roughly late June to early September), when mountain roads open and rivers drop. Weather in valleys can differ from the surrounding uplands — carry layers.

Can I hike in Laugarvalladalur?

Many Icelandic valleys have walking routes along the valley floor or up the surrounding slopes. Conditions vary — tell someone your route, check the forecast, and treat highland tracks as serious terrain. There are no staffed facilities in most valleys.

Is Laugarvalladalur worth visiting?

Laugarvalladalur is one of North Iceland’s valleys. Iceland’s valleys range from saga-history farmland and wooded floors to raw highland troughs — use the map and directions on this page to decide whether it fits your route.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Hverfandi

9.9 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Sauðárfoss

15 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Slæðufoss

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Töfrafoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarvallalaug

3.8 km·~5 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Hveragil

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugarfell Hot Pots

23 km·~28 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

42 km·~50 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugarfell Campsite

23 km·~28 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#2.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping

24 km·~28 min drive

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

#3.Snæfell

26 km·~31 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.Herðubreiðarlindir

30 km·~36 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F946 Loðmundarfjarðarvegur

13 km·~16 min drive

Mountain road to a fjord cabin nobody visits

#2.F936 Þórdalsheiðarvegur

18 km·~21 min drive

Power line service road

#3.F959 Viðfjarðarvegur

19 km·~22 min drive

Narrow mountain pass to an empty fjord

#4.F899 Flateyjardalsvegur

22 km·~26 min drive

Northern highland road to a lonely beach

4 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

66 km·~79 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

66 km·~79 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

70 km·~84 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

79 km·~95 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skjöldólfsstaðir

42 km·~50 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Hallormsstaður

46 km·~55 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Möðrudalur

46 km·~55 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir

66 km·~79 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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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · 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