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Landmannalaugar

Landmannalaugar is a location in Iceland's Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands. It is on the edge of the Laugahraun lava field. This lava field was formed by an eruption in approximately 1477. It is largely known for its natural geothermal hot springs and surrounding landscape.

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Landmannalaugar is a location in Iceland's Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands. It is on the edge of the Laugahraun lava field. This lava field was formed by an eruption in approximately 1477. It is largely known for its natural geothermal hot springs and surrounding landscape.

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Landmannalaugar 🏞 by eyeshotHQ See 360° View Landmannalaugar is a place in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands of Iceland. It is at the edge of the Laugahraun lava field, which was formed in an eruption around the year 1477. It is known for its natural geothermal hot springs and surrounding landscape. [Wikipedia]

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Landmannalaugar - Icelandic Highlands

Decorated with colour, as if painted by hand, Landmannalaugar is an awe-inspiring place to while away a few hours. Located inside Fjallabak Nature Reserve, on the edge of the Laugahraun lava field, this vivid landscape was formed during a volcanic eruption in around 1477. As well as its candy-coloured rhyolite mountains, that really have to be seen to be believed, the rugged valley in the southern highlands has geothermal springs and azure rivers.

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Laugahraun lava field, Landmannalaugar, Iceland [OC] [3000x2000] via /r/EarthPorn https://ift.tt/3kJwhdZ

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Finally starting to look through my photos from Iceland. This was from my first day in the highlands, a view from the Suðurnámur trail looking out over the Laugahraun lava field. (at Landmannalaugar, Iceland)

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Love to hike here around :-) Landmannalaugar is a place in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands of Iceland. It is at the edge of Laugahraun lava field, which was formed in an eruption around the year 1477. It is known for its natural geothermal hot springs and surrounding landscape. http://bit.ly/2K1qbFg

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Laugevagur hike Iceland – day 0 AGAIN

Stuck in Landmannalaugar

Though it had rained all night off and on, it hadn’t rained hard. I was optimistic poking my head outside the tent in the morning.

No go. 

Recommendation from the information office was that we should stay in camp another night. Forecast for the following day was “improving“.

Sigh …

A hiker recently died on this section during a big storm.

I did grab a cancellation for a spot in the 110 bed tourist hut operated by Ferdafelag Islands. (Others had booked at least 6 months in advance.)

In fact, I got in early and had my pick. Farthest from the door, against the wall. It cost $90 – no meals. The most expensive bunkbed of my life. Tenting is $20 / person.

Landmannalaugar tent city was packed.

Many — including me — heeded the advice that we should stay. As day hikers rolled in it got more and more crowded.

At the time I trusted the advice. They know a lot about alpine rescue here.

So … a lazy day to read my book. Take a nap. And, of course, do the rest of the local day hikes.

I made my own routes including parts of the Sulphur Wave trail (towards Brennisteinsalda). Wandered the Laugahraun lava fields. I climbed part way up Blue Peak (Bláhnjúkur).

The weather never really got any worse.

In fact, this was some of my best hiking of the trip.

I enjoyed another hot springs soak, of course.

And hung out in the cook tent as late as possible. Before climbing into my warm, comfortable bunkbed. Those out in tents were getting soaked.

If you want to know more, check out HOW TO VISIT AND WHERE TO HIKE IN LANDMANNALAUGAR, ICELAND.

from besthike.com https://besthike.com/2018/08/15/laugevagur-hike-iceland-day-0-again/

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12 things to do in Iceland that will help you beat the crowds

Iceland’s unique landscape.

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In the last few years, tourism to Iceland has increased dramatically— out of nowhere, it seemed like nearly everyone was either going there or knew someone who was.

It’s not hard to see why: Iceland offers a unique landscape of mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, wide open spaces, and cold ocean waters that is hard to find elsewhere. There is an endless amount of things to see, but some attractions stand out as more popular than others. Almost everyone who goes to Iceland wants to check out the wonders of the Golden Circl e, swim in the beautiful Blue Lagoon, and take a trip to attempt to see the Northern Lights.

These are, of course, wonderful things to do, and if you only stuck to the more tourist-filled spots in Iceland, you would still have a terrific time. But they certainly aren’t the only things the country has to offer.

I recently went on a trip to Iceland and, to be honest, was surprised at how much I loved it. Reykjavik, the capital city, was very different than I imagined it would be, and the beauty of all of the nature surrounding the city is just as breathtaking as people say. I was overwhelmed by how much there was to do, and found myself enjoying the more underrated activities a little bit more. If you want to miss the crowds and try something different, check out these underrated things to do in Iceland.

Set something up with the Team Iceland Stopover Program.

Icelandair.

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This year, Iceland’s soccer team has become the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup. To celebrate this achievement, Icelandair launched a Team Iceland Stopover program, which is a series of 90-minute soccer-inspired experiences for passengers that were created by the national team players. The 90-minute experiences are actually included in the price of a flight ticket to Iceland, so it’s a pretty great deal. The activities also highlight some of the more underrated aspects of the country: one experience is a long hike, another is playing golf in a beautiful landscape, and one is to go to a soccer game.

This is a really fun and easy way to experience some of the more underrated parts of Iceland, and it’s only available now until the end of June.

Eat all the vegetarian food.

Seriously.

Jessica Booth

When you think of food in Iceland, you probably think of the country’s more adventurous options, like horse meat, whale meat, hot dogs, and fermented shark. Before arriving in Iceland, I wasn’t sure what to expect as far as restaurants, and my expectations were low. But my stay there proved me wrong: Iceland has amazing food, and surprisingly, they have terrific vegetarian options.

Make sure you spend as much time as possible in the many restaurants in Reykjavik, where you’ll find a lot of lamb and different seafood, as well as great vegetarian/vegan options. I highly recommend The CooCoo’s Nest for healthy eats (it’s a small, adorable, and delicious cafe by the harbor), Fish Company for something fancy and unique (it’s really cozy and has great seafood), and Sumac for wonderful Mediterranean vegan options.

Landmannalaugar.

Landmannalaugar.

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Many people who go to Iceland flock to the Golden Circle, which is beautiful. But if you want to go to something a little less popular, check out Landmannalaugar. A local recommend this to me while I was there — it’s an area that is found next to a Laugahraun lava field, which is dried magma that was originally formed in 1477. Landmannalaugar is a lot of rhyolite mountains, which are different shades of red, pink, green, and golden yellow that all change tone with the sun. There are hiking trails and geothermal baths, and it’s truly stunning.

Go to a soccer game.

It’s a classic activity.

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One of my personal favorite things about going to other countries is getting a taste of local culture, and one of the most fun ways to do that is to go to a sporting event. I went to a soccer game (or, as they say, futbol) while I was there, and I actually had the best time. Iceland has a small stadium that makes the experience a lot more intimate, so you really feel like you’re a part of the game. Going to a futbol game may not be the first thing you think of when thinking about planning a trip to Iceland, but it can definitely be a fun night time activity.

Relax at a geothermal spa that isn’t the Blue Lagoon.

A geothermal spa in Iceland.

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The Blue Lagoon is one of the first things many people think of when they think of Iceland. And while a trip there is definitely worth it, you should know that it’s absolutely not the only geothermal bath in the country. Actually, the Blue Lagoon is so popular that many are now complaining that it’s too crowded all the time, taking away some of the good things about the experience.

If you want to check out a geothermal bath experience but don’t want to get stuck in the crowds, try another geothermal spa like Laugarvatn Fontana. It’s considerably smaller, but still offers a relaxing, naturally hot bathing experience with gorgeous views of the lake and mountains in the distance. There are natural steam baths you can hang out in, a kid’s pool, and a geothermal bakery where they actually make bread in geothermal springs (and it’s incredible).

Eat lunch in a tomato greenhouse.

Fridheimar, a tomato greenhouse.

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Reykjavik has so many wonderful restaurants to offer that you don’t really need to leave the city to find a good meal. But if you’re out exploring, make sure to stop by Fridheimar, a tomato greenhouse conveniently located around the Golden Circle area that also has a restaurant. It’s very charming, with a small menu entirely focused on tomatoes. Stop in to get warm with tomato soup and a side of bread (no joke, this place had the best bread I’ve ever had in my life), and finish off with tomato ice cream (which is a lot better than it sounds). It’s a unique, interesting experience.

Go to Braud & Co for cinnamon roll.

The colorful wall outside of Braud & Co.

Jessica Booth

To be honest, I was not prepared for how delicious Iceland’s food was, especially when it came to pastries and bread (the best bread I’ve ever had, hands down). One thing that especially stood out was the cinnamon roll from the bakery Braud & Co. It’s a small bakery with a very colorful outside, and everything is delicious — especially the cinnamon rolls. Buy them and eat them for breakfast. Trust me!

Explore a volcano from the inside.

Inside the Volcano tour.

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The best thing about Iceland is all of the unique experiences you can take part in that can’t be found anywhere else – or at least not just anywhere. One of those is exploring a volcano from the inside, which sounds terrifying but also amazing. There’s an Inside The Volcano tour that brings you down to Bláfjöll, where you’ll hike to a volcano, then go on a sort of elevator-like basket, and be taken down into a volcano. This should definitely be something everybody is talking about!

Go horseback riding at night.

Icelandic horses.

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Maybe the coolest thing about going to Iceland in the summer is experiencing how much daylight the country has. While the winter only has about five hours of sunlight, the summer, from mid-May to mid-August, offers up to 21 hours of sunlight— and those other few hours aren’t very dark at all. It’s kind of amazing and a totally unique experience.

Take advantage of all that extra light by going for a night time horseback ride— although it definitely won’t be dark. Iceland is known for their unique breed of horses, and going for a midnight golden hour tour is super special and different.

Explore Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon.

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon.

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If you’re up for a long hike, you should check out this canyon in Southern Iceland, which is a mossy wonderland full of beautiful things to see. There are rushing streams, beautiful mountain peaks, and lots of Instagrammable moments. Just bring lots of layers and waterproof shoes and clothing — you’ll be walking through low water some of the time.

Go on a brewery tour.

Icelandic beer.

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You might go to Iceland to get a good dose of nature, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grab a drink along the way. There are a few brewery tours in the country, like one in Reykjavik, that allow you to get a taste of unique Icelandic beers. You can also learn more about Icelandic brewery history, and explore some cool bars in Reykjavik.

Check out Dyrhólaey.

Dyrhólaey.

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If you want to explore outside more, check out Dyrhólaey, known as “the arch with the hole.” Located on the south coast of Iceland, it’s a small peninsula that just looks very cool. You’ll get a beautiful view and might spot some cool birds. You’ll also be close to a small town called Vik, which is the southernmost village in the country, and is adorable to walk through.

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Iceland September 2017 - Day 8

Day trip to Landmannalaugar in the highlands - located in Fjallabak nature reserve. 

It took us over 2 hours driving on very rocky roads but it was well worth it!

Had to park the car here and walk in because we couldn’t cross the river

We did the Laugahraun - Brennistainsalda - Graenagil route which took 4 hours.

Here we go...

Rhyolite mountains are everywhere - so amazing!

The start of the climb to Brennisteinsalda mountain - it was steep!

A little more than half way to the top

Finally made it... and then needed a lunch break!

Incredible views!

Heading down to Graenagil trail

... back through the lava fields

Joe sending videos to the girls!

Here is the top - can’t believe we climbed that far!

Copper colored rocks

Heading back to the cabin, this time on route 225 - there were rivers to cross!  I was a little scared so I forgot to get a pic!

Beautiful scenery along the way...

Roads are carved out from years of use

Hekla volcano - Iceland’s most active volcano; waiting for another eruption anytime now...

VW bus zipping through the highlands... very cool

You can see the ash all over the ground from the last volcano eruption of  Eyjafjallajökull in April 2010.  

Awesome day!!!  Our favorite so far!

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Running and Exploring in Iceland

Aug 18-23, 2017

It had been almost exactly five years since Scott's bachelor party in late August 2012, and, while on a search for a new path from new beginnings, so much water had passed under the bridge since then. Such as my move from the corporate world of pharma to become a global traveler, aspiring writer and adjunct professor of organic chemistry. But it felt good to be back for a five day stint. I would meet up with Mike, a running buddy from my New York running club, The Reservoir Dogs, and following running the Reykjavik Half Marathon would explore some of Iceland's beautiful scenery.

The conditions for the mid-morning race start were absolutely perfect – 45F and glorious azure blue skies! Glancing around at the cheering crowds of locals and visitors alike, I couldn't help noticing the many small Icelandic children scrambling up the gigantic steel sculpture to get a better view of the start line – no molly coddling or fear of getting sued here! Here was a country where people realize the importance of exploring their curiosity, and that the primary responsibility for their safety is their own!

As I started to feel the strain, worried about how much distance I had left to cover (the last marker I'd seen was at only 8km and I never run with a watch), I asked a fellow runner where we were, and to my delight he replied with a “19.5 km”! I speeded up slightly, knowing I was almost there, and finished in a respectable 1hr 45min. Slightly slower than my usual 1hr 41 min, but not surprising considering my recent poor training regime of one run per week, and high carb diet of Yorkshire pudding and cask ale.

Afterwards we were looking forward to an extremely rowdy Saturday night in Reykjavik, like the one I'd experienced back in 2012, but by about 11pm the run had started to take its toll, so we headed back to the hotel before the real drunken revelry had begun. Maybe next time!

It had been expensive back in 2012, but now, partly due to the increasing strength of the Icelandic Kroner, it was off the charts! A '$13 equivalent' beer was the norm although a $10 brew could be found if you searched. Think Singapore alcohol prices! And food was about 30% more expensive than New  York. I managed to find a room for us to share in a three star hotel in Reykjavik, the Fosshotel Raudara, for $288 a night including breakfast, but everything else that was half decent was even more expensive than this! And two organized day trips knocked us back $440 each! You'll be good as long as you're able to tune into the slightly askew financial mindset required.

The first tour was the South Coast Elements with Troll Expeditions. It was an auspicious start though – no sign of our bus after waiting outside our hotel for 75 mins past the scheduled departure time! They'd forgotten about us. But after a quick phone call we were promptly picked up by one of the company employees in his small hatchback, young son in tow in the back, and after a further 30 mins were able to catch our bus up and join the rest of the group. A hike on the Sólheimajökull glacier, replete with crampons and ice pick, was followed by a fat bike ride across Solheimasandur's black beach to the famous DC3 airplane wreck, stop's at Seljalandsfoss's and the Skogafoss waterfalls, and finally an exploration of the Arnarker lava tube cave. There's an ancient legend connected to Skógafoss waterfall  -- it's believed that behind it you'll find a chest filled with gold and treasures. Well, it was by walking to the top of Skogafoss, and then lttle way beyond it upstream alongside the Skoga River, that I discovered the legend to be absolutely true – the real treasure here though was beauty rather than gold, in the form of an enticing trail that eventually heads through Laugavegurinn and Fimmvörðuháls Pass, and which I hope to return to one day and explore more thoroughly.

The second tour was the Landmannalaugar Day Hike with Arctic Adventures, starting off with a four hour drive to get there in a serious bus/truck 4WD combo vehicle, including two hours on a gravel track. After alighting at the remote camp site dotted with canvass in a haze of dust, we hiked over the Laugahraun lava field with it's numerous steaming fumeroles, through Vondugil canyon, up to Mt. Brennisteinsalda and then  down through the green rocks of Graenagil Gorge. And what better way to finish off the day than having a long soak in the geothermal hot stream at the bottom of the hill before heading back to Reykjavik – I wish I could finish off all my hikes this way.

The day trips were well organized, varied, enjoyable, and a great  way to meet some new and interesting people, but if I'm honest, just a tad too tame for me. I prefer a truly earned view rather than just a fast stroll, some sightseeing and spoon-fed information. I've always liked Paul Theroux's description in The Great Railway Bazaar,“sightseeing is an activity largely based on imaginative invention, like rehearsing your own play in stage sets from which all the actors have fled.” I like to veer towards the edge of my comfort zone. The thrill of almost being lost. To get out of breath. Build up a sweat. To truly feel alive by becoming one with the wild and remote landscape.

I'd had just a sniff of Iceland's beauty over the five days, and that was enough for me to vow to return sometime soon with a rental car and tent, to do some seriously long and difficult multi-day hikes in out-of-the-way places – and although I doubt I would ever hit the Icelandic weather jackpot again, I would hope to truly touch the soul of the place.

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Landmannalaugar

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Magnificent Landmannalaugar