Mountain · East Iceland
Laugarfell
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Laugarfell is 528 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 14 min by car.
- The nearest town to Laugarfell is Reyðarfjörður.
- Laugarfell is a mountain in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Reyðarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 528 km by road, about 8 h 14 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.8772° N, 15.3953° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Laugarfell?
Laugarfell is a mountain in East Iceland.
Where is Laugarfell?
Laugarfell is at 64.8772° N, 15.3953° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Reyðarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Slaedufoss, a waterfall about 1.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Laugarfell from Reykjavík?
Laugarfell is 528 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 14 min by car.
How do I get to Laugarfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Laugarfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reyðarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Laugarfell?
We have not verified a fee for Laugarfell. 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.
Where can you swim near Laugarfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 73 minutes' drive from Laugarfell. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 73 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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