Highlands, Iceland
Highlands brings together Landmannalaugar, Kerlingarfjöll. Explore varied urban and landscape experiences through linked local guides and curated highlights.
Highlands in detail.
Highlands brings together Landmannalaugar, Kerlingarfjöll. Explore varied urban and landscape experiences through linked local guides and curated highlights.
Explore the region by selecting a city below, then follow its individual cultural landmarks, museums, historic streets and natural sites. For longer trips, combine nearby towns to reduce travel time and spend more time at each destination.
2 city & area guides.
Landmarks worth researching.
A selection from local guides; not a definitive ranking.
- Rhyolite mountainsLandmannalaugar
- Laugahraun trailLandmannalaugar
- Hveradalir geothermal areaKerlingarfjöll
- Mountain landscapeKerlingarfjöll
Travel times, tickets and opening days should be verified locally.
Plan your route through Highlands.
A rental car is common outside the capital, but road status, weather and seasonal closures require daily checks. Highland F-roads are restricted to suitable vehicles when officially open.