waterfall
Goðafoss
The 'Waterfall of the Gods' where Norse statues were reportedly thrown when Iceland converted to Christianity in 1000 AD.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Northeast, Iceland · Europe
Laugar is worth a stop: 40 minutes from Akureyri, 22km from Mývatn.
Laugar is a town located in Northeast, Iceland. With a population of 1,001, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Laugar sits in Iceland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Laugar to your route.
Laugar is a hamlet in the Northeastern Region Iceland, on the Reykjadalsá river, a left tributary of the Laxá í Aðaldal river. Route 1 runs through the village between Akureyri and Reykjahlíð. It is largest village in the municipality of Þingeyjarsveit. In 2018, it had a population of 109 people.
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around thermal springs, hence its name, which in Icelandic means "hot springs". Laugar is located on the Diamond Circle tourist route. In its vicinity there are famous tourist attractions: Goðafoss waterfall (approx. 10 km (6.2 mi) to the west) and lake Mývatn (approx. 20 km (12 mi) to the southeast). However, 8 km (5.0 mi) to the north of the village, there is lake Vestmannsvatn.
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Laugar is located in Northeast, Iceland, Europe. The coordinates are 65.7216 latitude, -17.3735 longitude.
Laugar has a population of approximately 1,001 people, making it a town in Iceland.
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Full driving guide for Iceland6 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
The 'Waterfall of the Gods' where Norse statues were reportedly thrown when Iceland converted to Christianity in 1000 AD.
9 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
A shallow volcanic lake surrounded by lava formations, pseudocraters, steaming vents, and the Mývatn Nature Baths in northeast Iceland.
22 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A Mars-like geothermal area of bubbling mud pots, steaming fumaroles, and sulphur-stained earth near Lake Mývatn.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Iceland's whale watching capital on Skjálfandi Bay, where humpback whales are spotted on nearly every tour alongside the Whale Museum.
36 km · about 40 min drive
waterfall
The Skjálfandafljót river plunges 20 m through a ring of twisted basalt columns at the north end of the Sprengisandur highland road. Far quieter than Goðafoss downstream; a gravel road leads to the rim.
40 km · about 45 min drive
waterfall
Europe's most powerful waterfall, thundering 45 meters down with an average water flow of 193 cubic meters per second.
46 km · about 55 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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