Laki
The craters in Laki, Lakagígar, were formed in one of the world's largest mixed eruptions in recorded history. This continuous series of eruptions emitted a vast quantity of lava and substantial amounts of volcanic ash from a fissure stretching 25 km across the area west of the ice cap. The craters are regarded as a globally unique phenomenon and are as such a protected natural monument.
Laki is among the most visited places within in the west area of Vatnajökull National Park. It is however also a very fragile area so visitors are asked to treat the area with utmost respect. A ranger is based in Laki during the summer and guides travellers with necessary and useful information about the area.
A number of hiking trails and paths are in Laki, ranging from 20 minutes to 2-3 hours hikes.
How to get there
From the Ring Road (road 1) turn onto road 206 and then mountain road F206 which leads to Laki. Road F206 usually opens in June but becomes impassable again in the autumn when winter creeps in.
See: www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-and-weather/the-entire-country/south1.html
Public transport
A scheduled bus goes from Skaftafell to Laki, via Kirkjubæjarklaustur, daily during summer. (www.re.is)
Shops and restaurants
None in the Laki area. The nearest ones are at Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Accommodation
A hut in Blágil is only open for those who have booked in advance. In Blágil there is also a campsite and an outhouse/latrine. In Tjarnargígur there is a WC with wheelchair access. Further information on accommodation near Laki is available at www.klaustur.is