Volcano · South Iceland
Laki
mountain in Iceland
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Laki is 298 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 49 min by car.
- Laki rises to 818 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Laki is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Laki is a volcano in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 818 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
| From Reykjavík | 298 km by road, about 4 h 49 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0515° N, 18.2373° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Laki?
Laki is a volcano in South Iceland. It rises to 818 metres above sea level.
Where is Laki?
Laki is at 64.0515° N, 18.2373° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Laki circle, a hike about 1.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Laki from Reykjavík?
Laki is 298 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 49 min by car.
How do I get to Laki?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Laki, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Does it cost anything to visit Laki?
We have not verified a fee for Laki. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Laki circleHike · 1.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Chmee2/Valtameri- LakiVolcano · 1.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Chmee2/Valtameri
LambavatnLake · 3.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Chmee2/Valtameri
SveinstindurMountain · 11 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: RémihUxatindarMountain · 12 km
LangisjórLake · 15 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Gumol assumed (based on copyright claims).
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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