Þórsmörk / Langidalur

Þórsmörk is a true Icelandic treasure and very popular with outdoor enthusiasts, for both short and long hikes.

This is where the popular trail Laugavegur, from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, ends and where another popular trail Fimmvörðuháls either ends or begins.

Please book your bed in the hut through the blue button located up to the right on this page.

FACILITIES

Ferðafélag Íslands (The Iceland Touring Association, FÍ) owns and operates the hut Skagfjörðsskáli, located on a flat area at the mouth of Valley Langidalur, smack in the middle of Þórsmörk. The hut is big and roomy and accommodates a total of 75 people on two floors.

On the ground floor of the hut is a spacious entrance, two kitchens, one big and one small, both fully equipped with all utensils and running cold water, a big dining hall, and two sleeping halls with bunk beds. In the attic, there are more bunk beds located in three separate quarters.

A big patio where guests can grill and dine is outside and the hut is connected to a toilet and shower house with a path. The showers are accessible for a small fee.

Behind the main hut is also a lovely area where groups can grill and dine together. Besides that, there is also a small shop and a wardens hut in the area. 

Please note, everyone that is not staying the night either at the huts or at the campsite is required to pay a facility fee for the usage of the bathrooms and outdoor facilities such as grill and benches.
The facility fee is used to maintain and improve facilities in the highlands of Iceland.

OPENING SEASON AND ACCESS

The hut in Langidalur is usually open and manned from the beginning of May until the beginning of October. The opening season of the hut depends on when the Icelandic Road Authority opens the road F249 to Þórsmörk. To protect the fragile vegetation, camping is not permitted in Langidalur until May 20.

Please be aware that in order to reach the hut in Langidalur in Þórsmörk by car, it is necessary to cross many rivers, the last one being the infamous and often dangerous river Krossá. Only experienced drivers on jeeps and other robust 4x4 vehicles should drive to Þórsmörk and then only with great care. It is always a good idea to call the hut wardens to inquire about the accessibility and conditions of the rivers and their fords.

The hut is closed and locked during the winter time. On rare occasions, the hut can be rented during winter but only on the condition that a hut warden accompanies the group. You can send a hut enquiry to the offices of FÍ.

Please keep in mind that winter travel in Iceland, whether north along the Laugavegur or south over Fimmvörðuháls, is a serious business and should only be undertaken by highly skilled hikers, accustomed to extreme conditions and carrying 5 season equipment.

NEARBY SIGHTS

Among the many attractions en route to Þórsmörk are Gígjökull glacier and gorge Stakkholtsgjá.

By the hut lies Mt. Valahnúkur, which tempts most people and nearby attractions, Stórendi, Stangarháls, Hamraskógar, Húsadalur, Básar, Rjúpnafell and the marvellous circle around Tindafjöll.

Hut wardens are more than willing to assist with good hiking tips.