Ljótipollur

Sight · Highlands

Despite its name meaning ’ugly puddle,’ this explosion crater near Landmannalaugar holds a strikingly beautiful reddish-blue lake.

AccessFree; short walk from parking on the road toward Landmannalaugar; 4x4/F-road needed, summer only

GPS63.9967, -19.1439

Local tip: Walk the crater rim for the best viewpoint over the lake, and visit in the afternoon light for the most vivid color contrast.

Near Ljótipollur