Laugarás
in Bláskógabyggð of South, Iceland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
64.116 and -20.494 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 64° 6' 55" and W -20° 29' 37"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krona - ISK
Spoken languages:
Icelandic, English, German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:59 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
10:12 am and 4:03 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.900 and 168.129 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halfmoon Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Iceland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Iceland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Iceland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Laugarás

Laugarás in Bláskógabyggð (South) with it's 106 habitants is a town located in Iceland about 42 mi (or 68 km) east of Reykjavik, the country's capital town.

Time in Laugarás is now 08:59 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Atlantic / Reykjavik with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Laugarás, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Iceland is Reykjavik Airport in a distance of 44 mi (or 70 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Iceland is Þingvellir National Park in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), North-West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Selfoss, Reykjavik, Borgarnes, Saudarkrokur and Keflavik. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: -7°C / 19 °F

Morning Temperature -8°C / 18 °F
Evening Temperature -8°C / 18 °F
Night Temperature -6°C / 21 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 7% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

-4°C (25 °F)
-3°C (27 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

-2°C (28 °F)
-4°C (25 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

-6°C (20 °F)
-7°C (19 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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Skálholt, Iceland - Skálholt Cathedral HD (2014)

Published: November 29, 2014
Length: 30:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

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Riverrafting in Iceland!

Published: June 15, 2011
Length: 40:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dabb

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Published: November 15, 2008
Length: 25:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: August 24, 2013
Length: 03:25 min
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Author: Páll Magnús Skúlason

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Published: June 09, 2014
Length: 02:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Jet boat Iceland Ultimate white water jetboat ride in Iceland

Published: February 01, 2011
Length: 07:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Iceland Riverjet

Iceland Riverjet offers YOU the ultimate adventure! Jet boating in the glacier Hvita River below Gullfoss waterfall. Spectacular lava canyons. This is a thrill seeking activity for all ages!...


Geysers, How do they work

Published: April 01, 2015
Length: 58:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mogens Hallas

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Steggjun Gretars

Published: July 21, 2013
Length: 06:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ollidodda

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Skalholt Church, Icelands Christian History, 800 years

Published: September 11, 2009
Length: 26:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mikeminnesota

Hi-res tour of the Historic Skalholt church by mikeminnesota photographed on a Golden Circle tour in August 2009. One of the many sites tourists are bused to and from Reykjavik the Capital...


Gullfoss: the Golden Falls, winter in Iceland

Published: April 21, 2013
Length: 21:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Little Frank

The majesty of Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, in winter, south west Iceland. A beautiful golden light surrounds the falling waters of the White River creating a magic scenery worthy of a fantasy...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Skálholt

Skálholt is an historical site situated in the south of Iceland at the river Hvítá.

Located at 64.1167, -20.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Iceland, History of Iceland, Viking Age populated places, Viking exploration of North America

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Laugards, Laugaras, Laugarás, Laugarási