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A volcano in South Coast. Part of Iceland's active volcanic system that shapes the landscape.
The landscape around volcanic areas looks stark. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.
Part of Iceland's volcanic belt, this area sits atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where tectonic plates are slowly pulling apart.
The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.
Map of Laki
Laki is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0515°N, 18.2373°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Elevation- 818 m above sea level
Getting there- Road F206 (Fagrifoss - Lakagígar)
- Off the main road
- 30.2 km from Route 1
- Nearest town
- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 32.8 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 180 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 62 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.
Laki weather and conditions
At Laki in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:53, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Laki2 km - 2
Eldgjá20 km - 3
Stútur39 km - 4
Bláhnjúkur41 km - 5
Torfajökull42 km
Waterfalls
Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…
Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull…
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
Public_bath hot spring
New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.
Pool hot spring
Natural hot spring
Campsites
Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…
The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands
The camp site is right by Highway 1, about 5 km away from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, but in…
F-Roads
Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake
Remote road to glacier edges
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol
Tours
The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.
"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.
Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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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