{"id":403,"date":"2022-07-22T15:25:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/icelandaurora.com\/tours\/?p=403"},"modified":"2023-11-19T13:59:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T13:59:03","slug":"landmannalaugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/landmannalaugar\/","title":{"rendered":"Landmannalaugar – Central Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Landmannalaugar Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Landmannalaugar is a volcanic hotspot in the country\u2019s southern highlands. Rhyolite rock and geothermal gases interact to create the multicoloured mountains that are the hallmark of Landmannalaugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving there is difficult; the road is difficult for a car, but a jeep handles the bumpy route considerably better. There are three roads that lead to Landmannalaugar, and since each one requires crossing a river, make sure your car is 4×4 and watertight. Your ride might be smoother if you let half the air out of your tyres. Only do this if you are sure you can inflate them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Landmannalaugar mountains are situated in an area called \u201cFjallabak\u201d meaning behind the mountains. This illustrates the remoteness of the area. The Landmannalaugar area is a geothermal hotspot and has seen a lot of volcanic activity. There are many steam vents, which give the mountains a unique appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Painted Mountains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Landmannalaugar<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The unique quality that makes this area famous is the colour of the mountains. There are many different shades and colours and the mountains appear as if they have been painted.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swimming pool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is a naturally heated bathing area in the middle of the Landmannalaugar campsite. This is totally natural, and it can be strange to be swimming with the wildfowl. Apart from a few birds and the mossy vegetation, the area is void of life. The water is undrinkable due to its geothermal properties. The most abundant form of life is the campers, photographers, and hikers who frequent the hills. For the fit adventurer, there is a famous 4-day hike from Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork. For the semi-fit photographer, there are several hiking routes from the campsite to the summits of each surrounding mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Mountain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The featured photograph was taken from the top of the red mountain, which can be seen from the campsite. A popular route to this spot is up and through the Lava Field that towers over the campsite building. The trek through the lava field has photo opportunities in all directions. Lava is tricky to compose, but there are plenty of good foreground opportunities. Try using a 50-mm in the lava field because the background mountains are not so high. Also, be sure to stick to the path because the lava is extremely tricky to traverse and could lead to injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hike to the top of Red Mountain is about an hour from the Landmannalaugar Campsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is a campsite offering cooking and cleaning facilities right in the middle of the park. If you are not keen on camping, I would recommend staying at the Highland Centre Hrauneyri. This busy traveller centre offers private and shared accommodation as well as a restaurant serving Icelandic food & snacks. They also have a gas station and compressed air.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hrauneyri Highland Centre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The highland centre has a good range of overnight accommodations, from shared to private bathrooms. The breakfast buffet and restaurant are also good. Sponsored Link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n \r\n Booking.com<\/a>\r\n<\/ins>