Rangárþing ytra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View of a serene lake nestled within a volcanic crater, its still waters reflecting the soft glow of the setting sun, Veidivotn, Rangárþing ytra, Iceland.
View of a serene lake nestled within a volcanic crater, its still waters reflecting the soft glow of the setting sun, Veidivotn, Rangárþing ytra, Iceland.
Frostastaðavatn is a lake in the Highlands of Iceland, not far from the famous mountains of Landmannalaugar and the volcano Hekla. Frostastaðavatn is Icelandic for "lake of the frosty place". No frost there in early September, but I can only imagine what it looks like in Winter! Anyone going to Landmannalaugar should definitely make a stop here. The views here and near this location are stunning and otherworldly!
Drone shot of awesome Sigöldugljúfur - Valley of tears in Iceland. You need to get proper 4x4 car to get there but its really worth it. Not to mention that there will not be a lot of tourists or probably none at all so you can enjoy raw #nature at peace :)
Magnificent light...
Aurora Igloo South

Aurora Igloo South

2.5 out of 5
Stekkatún 1 Rangárþing ytra Iceland
The price is 6.936.174 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
6.936.174 ₫
7.869.368 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Rangárþing ytra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Caves of Hella and Hella Golf Course are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (204 reviews)
It was a really nice experience, room was warm with three heaters and also included heated beds. Had some beverage sachets such as hot choc, coffee machine. Included shower amenities with towels as well. Bathroom was clean and warm as well.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Aurora Igloo South
Stracta Hotel

Stracta Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rangárflatir 4 Rangárþing ytra South Iceland
The price is 4.342.087 ₫ per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
4.342.087 ₫
4.989.931 ₫ total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Rangárþing ytra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
rooms recently renovated, clean and confortable, good restaurant (simple but good food)

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Stracta Hotel
Landhotel - Your link to wonders of Iceland

Landhotel - Your link to wonders of Iceland

3.5 out of 5
Landborgir Rangárþing ytra South Iceland
The price is 5.129.021 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
5.129.021 ₫
5.864.405 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Rangárþing ytra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Perfect location to see the northern lights, with no light pollution. The staff were also very friendly and the food was excellent.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Landhotel - Your link to wonders of Iceland
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aurora Igloo South

Aurora Igloo South

2.5 out of 5
Stekkatún 1 Rangárþing ytra Iceland
Stay at this holiday home in Rangárþing ytra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Caves of Hella and Hella Golf Course are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (204 reviews)
It was a really nice experience, room was warm with three heaters and also included heated beds. Had some beverage sachets such as hot choc, coffee machine. Included shower amenities with towels as well. Bathroom was clean and warm as well.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Aurora Igloo South
Cave Cabins

Cave Cabins

2 out of 5
4 Ægissíða Rangárþing ytra Rangárþing ytra
Stay at this cabin in Rangárþing ytra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Caves of Hella and Hella Golf Course are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
Clean, staff is nice.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Cave Cabins
ÖÖD Hekla Horizon

ÖÖD Hekla Horizon

3.5 out of 5
Þingskálavegur Rangárþing ytra Rangárþing ytra
Stay at this cabin in Rangárþing ytra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna.
ÖÖD Hekla Horizon
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Volcanic landscapes of Iceland

Landmannalaugar

Explore the great outdoors at Landmannalaugar, a lovely green space in Rangárþing ytra. Discover the area's glaciers and hot springs.

Landmannalaugar
Frostastaðavatn is a lake in the Highlands of Iceland, not far from the famous mountains of Landmannalaugar and the volcano Hekla. Frostastaðavatn is Icelandic for "lake of the frosty place". No frost there in early September, but I can only imagine what it looks like in Winter! Anyone going to Landmannalaugar should definitely make a stop here. The views here and near this location are stunning and otherworldly!

Lake Frostastdavatn

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Frostastdavatn during your travels in Rangárþing ytra. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

Lake Frostastdavatn

Hekla Volcano

Explore the great outdoors at Hekla Volcano, a lovely green space in Rangárþing ytra. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Hekla Volcano

Fjallabak Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Fjallabak Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Rangárþing ytra. Discover the area's waterfalls and glaciers.

Fjallabak Nature Reserve

Caves of Hella

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Caves of Hella during your travels in Hella. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Caves of Hella

Keldur Turf House

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Keldur Turf House during your travels in Rangárþing ytra. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Keldur Turf House

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It is quite remote but if you are lucky could be a good spot to view the lights.

Cities near Rangárþing ytra

Selfoss featuring rapids, a cascade and a gorge or canyon

Selfoss

Reykjavik which includes street scenes

Hella

Aerial drone view of large riverbed near Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Rangárþing eystra, Southern Iceland

Rangárþing eystra