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Frostastaðavatn, Landmannalaugar

#2 among attractions in Landmannalaugar

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake
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Alternative names: Area: 1 mi²Elevation: 1877 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 64°1'11"N, 19°3'33"W
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Landmannalaugar Iceland

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

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

  • laugavegur landmannalaugar2 miS
    Hiking, Outdoor activities, Park

    Laugavegur, Landmannalaugar

    51 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...

  • blahnjukur landmannalaugar3 miS
    Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

    Bláhnjúkur, Landmannalaugar

    76 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.

  • brennisteinsalda landmannalaugar3.8 miSW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

    Brennisteinsalda, Landmannalaugar

    96 min walk • 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. The name means in English: sulphur wave. It comes from the sulphur spots which have coloured its sides.

  • landmannahellir5.7 miW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Cave

    Landmannahellir

    145 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.

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