Rainbow mountains and a natural hot spring.
Landmannalaugar is the jewel of the highlands, a basin of rhyolite mountains glowing in red, gold, green and pink beside lava fields and a warm bathing stream.
It is the start of the famous Laugavegur trek and a wonderland of day hikes through unreal colour.
The Highlands open only in the summer months and need a sturdy four wheel drive or a guided super jeep, since the mountain roads cross unbridged rivers.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Slopes glowing in many mineral colours.
A warm stream to bathe in after hiking.
The trailhead of Iceland's famous trek.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Landmannalaugar is in The Highlands, Iceland. It is in the Fjallabak highlands of southern Iceland, open in summer.
Landmannalaugar is known for its colourful rhyolite mountains, a natural hot spring, the Laugavegur trail and superb day hiking.
The best time to visit is july to September, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 1 to 2 days here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.