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A viewpoint in South Coast. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.
On clear days, you can see for kilometers. South Coast laid out before you like a map.
Best light for photos is early morning or golden hour. Midday light can be harsh and flat.
Map of Laki
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64.0702°N, 18.2363°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road F207 (Lakagígavegur)
Off the main road- 32.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 34.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 180 km in a straight line
What else is close- 62 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- 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.
Tours near Laki
Hvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 h
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Laki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 min
Landmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 min
Skaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 h
Rótarfjallshnúkur skiingfrom 64.900 ISK · 10 h
Lagoons, Glaciers & Colorful Mountains Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 min
Hvannadalshnúkur The Great Withe Onefrom 79.900 ISK · 14 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionLaki weather and conditions
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-6°Cclear · feels -11°C3 m/swind9 h 58 mdaylight · 08:00 – 17:57
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Lakigígar< 1 km
- 2Unnamed viewpoint< 1 km
- 3
Ófærufoss22 km - 4Gígvatn26 km
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Foss á Síðu30 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur33 km
- 2Guðlaug38 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra41 km
Fuel
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Kirkjubæjarklaustur32 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Hrauneyjar53 km · 315.8 kr/L - 3Freysnes66 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours - Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Laki?
Laki is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is there parking at Laki?
Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.
Is Laki safe to visit?
Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.
When is the best time to visit Laki?
Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.
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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
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