FAQ

Reservations can be made through ust.is/reservations, or with the Parka app. Along with your reservation, a service fee is charged for each vehicle.

Yes, reservations are only needed between 9 AM and 4 PM. Outside these hours, everyone is free to drive into the area and park. Additionally, several travel operators offer daily bus trips to Landmannalaugar, most arriving in around noon.

Yes, if you plan to enter the area in a private car between 9 AM and 4 PM, all days between June 20th and September 14th.

Yes, changing your reservation to another day can be done through the Parka app, if reservations are available on the date you want to change to.

No. You can register the license plate at the time of reservation, but it's not necessary to complete the reservation. You will receive a reminder to add the license plate to your reservation before arriving at Landmannalaugar if it hasn't already been done.

No, reservations are only required for those driving a car or motorcycle into the area.

No, reservations are only needed for arriving at Landmannalaugar between 8 AM and 3 PM, regardless of the length of your stay.

This is a necessary measure for managing congestion in Landmannalaugar. In recent years, car traffic to Landmannalaugar has exceeded what the area's infrastructure can handle, resulting in daily traffic jams and chaos on roads and parking areas, with accompanying inconvenience and negative impacts on both Landmannalaugar's environment and visitor experience. Dangerous situations can also arise on the narrow access road. Therefore, implementing congestion management measures is deemed necessary, with the reservation system aiming to spread out car traffic and reduce it during peak hours.

140 reservations are available daily during the congestion management period. The number of reservations reflects the parking capacity in Landmannalaugar and the number of vehicles the area can accommodate.

Yes, you can cancel your reservation through the system and receive a full refund. Cancellation is done through the Parka app.

Yes, your reservation covers the entire day.

No, reservations are just unnecessary after 4 PM. The entire area is open 24/7.

The fee is paid by credit card at the time of reservation.

No, the only requirement is to make one reservation per car, regardless of the number of passengers. If your group is traveling together in, for example, three cars, you need to make reservations for three cars.

No, reservations are only needed if you plan to arrive on your own in a private vehicle or a rental car.

Yes, if reservations are still available, you can make a same-day reservation before entering Landmannalaugar. Reservations cannot be made with on-site staff but must be made at ust.is/reservations or in the Parka app.

It's still possible for the car park to fill up, as has happened daily in recent years. The reservation system is intended to make this the exception rather than the rule. Staff on-site will guide guests in such situations.

Yes, the system applies regardless of nationality and residence.

If weather conditions are particularly bad on a specific day, we will allow reservations for that day to be valid for an additional two days.

Not necessarily. The check-in process will be automated using a camera system, but a staff member might be on site to check your reservation during peak hours.

No, but it is advisable to be in a four-wheel drive on the Fjallabak route (F208). We do not recommend smaller SUVs cross the two fords near Landmannalaugar, despite being in a 4x4 SUV. Instead, park in the northern parking area (P1).

The revenue from the fee is used to hire staff who handle daily monitoring, supervision, and maintenance of the protected area. The fee also includes access to restroom facilities in Landmannalaugar, 24/7.

There are many interesting places to explore near Landmannalaugar, both within and outside the Fjallabak nature reserve which you can explore. The nearest facilities (e.g., toilets) can be found in Hrauneyjar and Landmannahellir, while Hólaskjól, near Eldgjá, is about a 40km drive east along the Fjallabak North route (F208).

In the summer of 2025, travel companies bringing guests to Landmannalaugar will not need to make advance reservations, but all buses and other travel service vehicles will need to pay a service when entering the area. A camera system will register all vehicles from tour operators. Buses and other travel service vehicles are asked to park in designated parking available for buses at the southern end of the hut area.

Yes, the reservation system has no effect on other destinations, roads, or areas within the nature reserve other than parking in Landmannalaugar itself.

Yes, the reservation system only applies to the parking areas in Landmannalaugar itself and has no impact on other destinations within the nature reserve.

No - reservations are made through ust.is/reservations or through Parka´s website https://parka.is/parking/landmannalaugar). Later on, this will also be an option in the Parka app.

The service fee is charged per vehicle upon arrival and is only paid once, regardless of how long you stay in Landmannalaugar.

If you arrive outside the reservation hours, you can pay the service fee afterwards through an app or payment gateway. If the fee is not paid, a digital invoice will be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle.

If you arrive between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM without a reservation, a parking space cannot be guaranteed. To ensure availability, we highly recommend reserving your parking spot in advance.

Reservations are required for private vehicles between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily, from June 20 to September 14. Outside of these hours and dates, you do not need to reserve a parking spot in advance.

Parking at Landmannalaugar requires a reservation between 9 AM and 4 PM. If spaces are still available and the day is not fully booked, you may be able to park. However, availability cannot be guaranteed, so it is strongly recommended to book in advance. The experience from 2024 showed that reservations sold out nearly every day of the summer.