Brennisteinsalda, Landmannalaugar

Name: Brennisteinsalda
Address: Landmannalaugar, Iceland

#4 among attractions in Landmannalaugar

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Volcano

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The Brennisteinsalda is a volcano in the south of Iceland. Its height is about 855 m. It is situated near Landmannalaugar and not far from Hekla. ()

Alternative names: Last eruption: 1961Elevation: 2805 ftCoordinates: 63°58'51"N, 19°8'45"W

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Brennisteinsalda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laugavegur, Frostastaðavatn, Bláhnjúkur, Landmannahellir.

2.7 miE
Hiking, Outdoor activities, Park
Laugavegur, Landmannalaugar
69 min walk • Nestled in the rugged heart of Iceland's highlands, Laugavegur is not just a location but an experience that encapsulates the raw beauty of Landmannalaugar and its surrounding landscapes. This famous trekking route, stretching roughly 55 kilometers, is a must-visit for...
3.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Frostastaðavatn, Landmannalaugar
96 min walk • Frostastaðavatn is a lake in Iceland. It is situated in the Highlands of Iceland, not far from the famous mountains of Landmannalaugar and the volcano Hekla.
2.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Bláhnjúkur, Landmannalaugar
61 min walk • Bláhnjúkur is a volcano in the south of Iceland. Its height is 940 m. Its name translates to blue peak in English. This comes from the blue-black colour of its sides. The colour is due to volcanic ash and lava flows. The mountain is situated in Landmannalaugar, a natural park near Hekla. It lies next to the volcano Brennisteinsalda.
5.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Landmannahellir
140 min walk • Landmannahellir is a small cave at the foot of the Hellisfjall mountain middle of Suðurland in the influence area of the volcano Hekla. Landmannahellir is 14 metres long, 8 m wide and has a 4 m ceiling. It used to be a shelter for farmers with their sheep. Today it serves tourism. A few huts were built near the cave.
4.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Torfajökull
114 min walk • Torfajökull is a rhyolitic stratovolcano, caldera and complex of subglacial volcanoes, located north of Mýrdalsjökull and south of Þórisvatn Lake, Iceland. Torfajökull last erupted in 1477 and consists of the largest area of silicic extrusive rocks in Iceland.

Brennisteinsalda, Landmannalaugar

Facts and practical information

Brennisteinsalda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Laugavegur, Landmannalaugar

Frostastaðavatn, Landmannalaugar

Bláhnjúkur, Landmannalaugar

Landmannahellir

Torfajökull