Driving and Drone Flying In Landmannalaugar - The Bumpiest Road in Iceland

Not just spectacular and colourful highland nature but this tour is also a good overview that demonstrates the condition of the Landmannalaugar road during the worst case scenario in 2024 and what type of cars made it all the way. The road was however fixed shortly after my visit.
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It’s possible to drive a bit further to Hrafntinnusker but this was in the afternoon and it was more urgent to use the little sunlight I got every now and for drone flying since the 2023 tour didn't deliver what I hoped for as for light.
I intend to make a full information video about this volcano but it’s only possible with the interview format since this is a complicated system and it’s not for me to do it justice as for the geology. So the drive & drone around is just an extra feature to my full coverage this winter. but the English Wiki page is however quite good for beginners so I'm leaving a link to it:
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Greetings from Iceland. Gylfi

[@lennyhall87]

So nice to be spoiled with your fantastic videograghy. Thank You Gylfi

[@manon_m_18]

I was glad you were driving. I would probably have fallen off the road because of the gorgeous scenery.

[@jefferyporter9645]

Absolutely breathtaking. Many thanks for all you do.

[@glendawatson331]

Thank you so much for the care you take to show us the most stunning places in Iceland. I have become very fond of your country and it’s amazing landscapes and resilience of its people Stay safe on your travels 🇦🇺🦘🦘

[@georgewood463]

Well, if that's the bumpiest road y'all got, then you doing pretty well. Thanks for the video.

[@r123ingelderland6]

I once hiked in Island, and came through Landmannalaugar. Beautiful place and scenery, but somehow what I remember most was a lake around there with water so clear and still that I could not tell where the water edge was. It was so see-through that it was almost "not there". Amazing. Never seen anything like it.

[@userpharnorth]

When I was a kid (back n the 1960's) all our county roads in Northern Idaho looked like this. I miss those roads and now I know where to find them.

[@elizabethcritchfield6647]

The best armchair driving I know - thank you, Gylfi.

[@juliamadelin3825]

In many trips to Iceland that is one place I never reached, but so many vehicles in places. Many thanks for these clips

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks for watching

[@rowancastle]

Loved flying my drone in Landmannalaugar, just a magic experience.

[@JustIcelandic]

Awesome place :)

[@sueellens]

🥰 Thank you!

[@marymachunis3778]

Breathtaking scenery, Gylfi. That road has a lot of stories to tell.

[@chrissoucy104]

We were there in July for 10 days, what a spectacular country. The people are amazing!

[@lordhuggington9615]

Love it. A primordial landscape.

[@JustIcelandic]

Enjoy :)

[@wendywilson18]

Beautiful trip to take with you Gylfi...thanks so much!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks so much!

[@sandrine.t]

Very bumpy on the ground and breathtakingly beautiful from above! Thank you so much for sharing, Gylfi :)

[@whiskeychicken]

Perfect in so many ways.

[@kathpayne4364]

Just awesome thank you Gylfi.

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peter6411]

Thank you for another amazing video, the geological beauty of Iceland is stunning.

[@8thday204]

Remarkably effective gimbal on the car cam. As always, lovely music. Thanks for this film :)

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@vicsaul5459]

Beautiful Iceland 🇮🇸, incredible 🎥 👌

[@pauljames5281]

Simply beautiful. Thank u Gylfi.. so much to admire.

[@bartjes2509]

I love this area (and I've been there 6 times already, hiking and exploring

[@julieharding6631]

Thank you Gylfi- lovely to share that; Landmannalaugar is so beautiful! One of my favourite areas; Look forward to your other videos.

[@romytittel8960]

Stunning thank you for taking us along.

[@yonderhillwildlife]

💕💕 Thank you so much. Totally stunning and amazing, Loved every second. Another subscriber here who is no longer mobile enough to visit and exp!ore. You are making it possible for me to fulfil a lifelong (a long life! ) dream, even though it is while sitting in my chair here in England.

[@VonL1963]

Absolutely stunning, Gylfi. You make me yearn to re-visit Iceland so much!

[@samd8631]

Perfectly stunning!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you! 😊

[@aprilpotter3054]

We can all see how much care and attention you give to editing these videos for us. Thank you, Gylfi.

[@KayBrown-k1v]

Fantastic footage, so Beautiful!!

[@DarrenNugent-md4kd]

Such a lovely place you live many thanks for this amazing opportunity to see more of Iceland 🇮🇸 much love to you Gylfi ❤ 😊

[@ThymeOnMyHands]

Incredible! Thank you for sharing this beauty with us.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you too!

[@hildegardstary9965]

So schön dort❤️Dankeschön!🤗

[@EddieSchirmer]

i can imagine being a road grader in Iceland would be quite a fun job. all those back country roads in need of a little work. would be epic

[@janerogers5717]

Never felt a bump 😂 lovely smooth drive !!! If I'd been in the vehicle in front, I'd have been sick! Hoorah when it turned off. Amazing country. Thank you.

[@drychaf]

I intend to get there one day. Thanks for maintaining the inspiration.

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

Absolutely stunning❤

[@Melaniedunhill]

One of most deeply relaxing and beautiful videos I’ve ever seen! Amazing!

[@reginatonetti7421]

Wow! Simply amazing! Thank you, Gylfi for this unbelived show.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

After all those bumps I feel a bit car sick 🤢but worth it to see all those beautiful views 😍

[@Teerae11]

Wow what a trip !! The scenery is just beautiful !! The lake was like a painting , so many colors of blues and greens amazing !! Thank You so much for this !!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks for visiting :)

[@mariabrazao3437]

I loved the trip. Thanks Gylfi

[@JustIcelandic]

Enjoy :)

[@Ameisi57]

Thank you Gylfi for this fantastic short trip in the wonderful nature of Iceland. I'm getting wanderlust right now and want to be there too.

[@MarieWest-tbic]

How can the road be that bad. That's some potholes! Beautiful video and production! ❤

[@schoolingdiana9086]

When I was a child, we drove from San Diego to Atlanta. The roads in Alabama were like this. I actually got car sick and waited too long to say something, and ended up throwing up on my grandma. It was the first time I heard her say any curse words.

[@MarieWest-tbic]

@@schoolingdiana9086 ❤️❤️❤️

[@tuboe777]

You must not have visited the Idaho backcountry.

[@tuboe777]

@@schoolingdiana9086As was watching this amazing video, I was beginning to get a little green around the gills. My kid sister got car sick on our trips to Idaho in the summer to visit grandma. This was about every other year. My dad was in the Navy and was stationed in California. It was always home 🏡 for me.

[@micmer2939]

From the US - stunning images! Thank you!

[@JustHim1710]

Beautiful!!

[@debrawest4859]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you Gylfi for sharing your trip and wonderful video of Iceland. It's such an amazing landscape.

[@melissahdawn]

Whenever I start to ponder on what the earth may have been before we spoiled it, I see such images of Island and I breathe better and everything seems right again, so I have alot of gratitude for these images! Thank you. Makes me wonder what people looked liked before we got all caught up in making ourselves look a certain way... blah, blah, blah. Thanks again for taking the time to make such things available for any who is looking! I cannot say Thank you enough! Takk fyrir! The music fits nicely, as well. I think you are creating a new form of tourism or something. 😊

[@jaycee6996]

Brilliant! Incredibly beautiful.

[@gonemadinnz]

Landmannalaugar was glorious in late August.Your video brought back wonderful memories. Thank you!

[@oldfiftyfiver]

I want to give more than one👍, so beautiful and breathtaking!

[@penihavir1777]

Lovely! ♥️♥️♥️

[@shaunpapworth4269]

Absolutely stunning scenery so so beautiful and with the perfect music Gylfi you really do live in a beautiful country. The drone flight looking at the lake at the end just blow my mind away, Thank you Gylfi.

[@jeanettefunderburg166]

Once again you have given us a spectacular look at your amazing country. Iceland has become my favourite place that I've never visited, thanks largely to your footage and commentary. Thank you Gylfi!

[@thestonegirl]

We did drive this very bumpy road in August this year and enjoyed every meter of the breathtaking views. Now your trip with beautifull weather and the splendid drone views makes it extra special! Thank you❤

[@suehayes2001]

Awesome drive and drone footage with spectacular scenery. That was definitely a bumpy road full of potholes! Reminded me of the dirt road where I grew up after a rainstorm!

[@T1M6]

I can't believe the coaches on the road , the drivers must weep for their suspension. Is there a graveyard for ex hire vehicles ? Stunning views ... shame the driver wouldn't see any of it. 😅

[@charmagne70]

Music was perfect. Scenery was just amazing. The light and colors and your excellent filming skills made it wonderful. With roads like this, I imagine vehicle repair for tour vehicles must be quite a lucrative business in Iceland. Thank you for taking us with you to see these wonderful sights! I'm always excited to see a new video from you and you always exceed my expectations!

[@kathleenschaubhut4174]

Indeed, a bumpy ride through rugged and beautiful country. Also enjoyed the background music. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnbradshaw7525]

Absolutely stunning scenery Gylfi. Its definitely on my places to visit list for my next Iceland trip. Takk fyrir.

[@sniddley]

Your hood mounted steady cam does a remarkable job capturing the beauty of your country. If I may ask Gylfi, how long approximately does it take for the green growth to appear on recent lava formations along the road? Thanks again for taking us along your journeys.

[@jacquie-h4530]

I am silent with amazement at the utter desolate beauty of Iceland, with every film you post it just keeps getting better. I'm now not able to travel far or hike any longer but your films make it feel like I am there, with you. You must have pretty good shock absorbers on your vehicle and a sturdy gimbal for your camera. I was surprised how busy the road was, despite the potholes. I do love the mix of the ground journey combined with the bigger overview from the drone, both together it really does feel as if I am there and, to be honest, I was so spellbound by the scenery that I hardly noticed the soundtrack! Thank you.

[@mgunther68]

Fantastic video, thanks for bringing back great memories! In 1992, my friend and me hiked from Skogafoss first to Thórsmörk and then on to Landmannalaugar. From there we took a bus back to the coast road and I don't know how it happened, but our bus left the road and nearly ended up on its side. No-one got hurt and we all managed to get out and wait for a tractor to pull the bus back onto the road. We then continued our journey as if nothing had happened!!

[@Liz-sy7iu]

Absolutely beautiful country that you live in. Wonderful music. And those water reflections...Thanks Gylfi. Travel safe.

[@palantir135]

Hi Gylfi, Don’t worry, we’ll drive and drone along with you through these stunning landscapes; love it. Greetings from the Netherlands. Stay safe.

[@manikmetzdorf2703]

Gylfi! You are the most careful driver I have the pleasure too ride with. And the scenerie. Just phantastic!! I love your country. The eather was good to you too! Many thanks. I enjoyed every moment❤❤

[@diannbarbacci1031]

Beautiful Beautiful, one of my most favorite places. Look forward to going back.

[@mlb4062]

Thank you so much for the wonderful drive!! I have not been able to do a road trip in my mountains for a long time and yours are just spectacularly beautiful !!! I look forward to your next delightful journey.

[@EddyBearTeddyBear]

Wow, Iceland is more beautiful than I ever thought. Must be a worry about running out of petrol though, there probably wouldn't be a signal to ring for help, if you run out or broke down.

[@bloodqueen5708]

A beautiful sight but what a road to travel

[@rachelberry1570]

Wonderful! Stunning! Breathtaking! I just love your videos Gylfi and the choice of music is perfect. Wishing you all the best from a very wet Herefordshire, United Kingdom. Oh and the roads here are about as bad as that one you drove on.

[@stephenrichards5386]

spectacular

[@regulatormachine2788]

Awesome!

[@russell_gant]

Beautiful! Also, as well as the land of ice and fire, Iceland is the land of the Dacia Duster!

[@cindyburesh5540]

Fantastic, intriguing scenery! Your poor vehicle, it must be difficult to fully appreciate the views when you have to watch the road so closely . Luckily you too can watch these great videos.

[@AthenaSchroedinger]

Ya know it was funny. I'm at the 12:36 spot and I've gotten so immerse I keep wanting to looking into the rear view mirror to see how many people there are behind us! LOL. Now I've come to the end; that road was like yikes! and the traffic! I couldn't believe that many people were on that road. The music was perfect, that ride was fascinating and the drone views were excellent. I have had a simply wonderful time being a passenger in that journey. I hope we can all be invited again to another ride. Thank you for such a lovely time.

[@cindiedeasey1352]

Just beautiful. I loved it!

[@yvonnevandermeer8471]

Thank you for this video. Very nice. I’ve been there in 2022. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@alexpotter5458]

What an amazing road! I noticed what appeared to be tour buses too. Thanks, Gylfi.

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you enjoyed it! and yes it's the most popular highland destination, bit too popular perhaps

[@mcossota]

Stunning film work. The colors in the terrain was just amazing. Iceland must have a big demand for shock absorber replacements. Thank you. 🌞

[@tomday7309]

Great video Gylfi. Those roads look like Swiss cheese in some places and there are busses on them! I just watched a video of the volcanic moons of planets in our solar system and the surface of Iceland looks very similar. Your video really highlights how jagged and beautiful Iceland is. Thanks!

[@anjag2603]

Amazing Video. I love it. Thank you Gylfi for sharing this. It is a pity that this beautifull landscape is so overcrowded with people. I had been there two years ago. And there it was not as full as now.

[@macpatman]

Gylfi, the beauty of the landscape (and your amazing footage) rewards the state of the road 😍 And the streets in my city are not necessarily in better condition.But they are paved. 🤣

[@linsfruit5240]

Hmm ,bumpy 💞but it makes you slow down and look around 👏👏and we get to see that lovely view from above Thankyou Gylfi

[@janicegipson4691]

Wow. Took me back to my kid years driving in the isolated parts of the desert US southwest chasing thunderstorms, lifted the spirits - but even with so much other traffic to contend with, this was magnificent landscape every which way..... just Wow - and Thank You. PS I enjoyed the vicarious bumpy ride, too, ❤️ a driving challenge

[@gladysseaman4346]

Thank you, Alex, for giving Gylfi the incentive to make this and other similar videos, and thank you, Gylfi, for making this video. This does raise a question, however. Is it possible for handicapped people to hike? As a senior, using a walker I am accostumed to walking a mile or more daily. I don't see anyone who is handicapped in an obvious way out hiking in your videos. Is that not common there?

[@BJSheppard]

One of the reasons we keep coming back to Iceland. Driving in to Landmannalaugar in a little Dacia Duster and walking some of the areas you showed in the initial drone footage was a highlight.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

I thought that van in front of you was going to tip over! Def too tall for such a narrow wheel base, with the depth of those potholes. I can see why the potholes are so big-those big touring buses really do a number on dirt and gravel roads. Great road trip, Gylfi! Tusen takk for taking us along. ❤

[@Bra1nSicK]

Was there a month ago with a campervan. Amazing place (probably my favourite in Iceland) and amazing road!

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome back :)

[@SheldonT.]

Is it the F208? Holy crap, thats bumpy!!

[@ThatOpalGuy]

you live in a beautiful country, sir.

[@ChaosEarth-p8i]

The landscape is just awesome. Especially at this part 12:09, I could imagine driving there

[@pascalekarger7527]

I've been there with a guide last year and loved this place very much... the road to there - places you think you are on the moon and then green hills, beautiful lakes... we all went for an easy hike an saw the amazing coloured mountains. On the way back Siggy showed us the beautiful lake '"Ljóti pollur" and some amazing blue coloured waterfalls such as "Sigöldugljúfur" or " Sigöldufoss" Hope they won't realize the plans making of it a big tourism place.

[@chuckylugs9607]

Mesmerising scenery 🏔️🗻 ✨ I see what you meant by saying that it is ‘the bumpiest road in 🇮🇸’ ..I felt I was going to get my kidneys shaken out 😱‼️ Other than that, it was ‘awsome’ Gylfi 👏 ‘Thank you’ for showing us all, another spectacular piece of your stunning country 🙏 😍

[@barrydysert2974]

Your worst case scenario looks like some of our roads on a good day. Just kidding. i really like everything about Your "epic" forma. Thank you !:-)

[@sandrapaiva6556]

Freedom! 😍

[@JustIcelandic]

Enjoy :)

[@denisw398]

Wonderful video (FYI - except the longish bit behind the Swiss camper)

[@tuboe777]

Thank you for your scenic drive, beautiful landscape. My only regret is that I don’t get to see the beautiful view from the passenger window. I’m also very happy that there’s somewhere that has more potholes than Idaho. 😂

[@freebirdh604]

Yet another quality video Gylfi- thank you. Just one observation- I will stop moaning about the ‘pot holes’ on UK roads after seeing this. 😉

[@sheenaduncan8692]

Such stunning scenery.......and so many potholes in the road. It's understandable, though, in a country living with so many problematic volcanos that take precedence. Take care