Landbrotshólar

The pseudocraters in Landbrotshólar are a unique geological formation, located just outside the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. These craters, also known as rootless cones, were formed by steam explosions when lava flowed over the wetlands and caused the water to rapidly boil and expand, resulting in a gorgeous otherworldly landscape, truly picturesque and unique. This pseudocrater field spans over 50 square kilometres, with mossy grown craters, 10 to 30 meters in diameter and scattered around the area.

Accommodation up to 30 km away

Gas station up to 30 km away

Permits needed

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Accessibility

Route no 1 takes you by this area. To go deeper into the location, you take road 204. There are several farm roads that lead into the middle of the area, but they are privately owned, and you need permission and a permit to go there.

Public transportation unavailable

There is no public transportation available in this area

Car recommended

Unchallenging terrain accessible by car

Excellent phone coverage

Great phone coverage without interruptions

Not needed

Guide is not needed

Services nearby

Close to Kirkjubæjarklaustur where you can find hotels, a gas station and a convenience store. The south coast has many guesthouses and lodgings. Nearest hospital is in Höfn, 202 kilometres away.

Accommodation

< 30 km

Gas station

< 30 km

Hospital or emergency room

More than 50 km away

Parking

< 1 km

Restaurants

< 30 km

Shopping

< 30 km

Permits

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You need a three-way permit depending on where you shoot.

Shooting requires both the permission from the property owner and the local government permit

Landbrotshólar is a part of Katla UNESCO Global Geopark.

Property owner unknown

Basecamp and facilities

As this location spans over 50 square kilometres, it really matters where you are shooting. The village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur is close by with many possibilities for basecamps. There is a paved road no 204 that partly circles this area, with numerous farms and meadows that could be rented as a basecamp area. Phone coverage is excellent.

Risk factors

The area is layered with delicate moss that can grow atop crevasses and hollows in the ground.

Visitors

Landbrotshólar is an area not open to visitor per se, but they tend to stop at various viewpoints and take a few pictures.

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