Iceland's highlands have mountain huts run by touring clubs, used by hikers and travellers in summer.
Who runs the highland huts and where they are
Ferdafelag Islands, the Iceland Touring Association, provides showers and accommodation at Landmannalaugar.
Ferdafelag Islands runs huts along the Laugavegur at Hrafntinnusker, Alftavatn, Hvanngil and Emstrur.
Ferdafelag Islands offers accommodation in Langidalur in Thorsmork and in Baldvinsskali on Fimmvorduhals.
In Lonsoraefi, huts are run by regional touring clubs, including Mulaskali in Kollumuli with a water toilet and shower.
The Touring Club of Akureyri runs huts and campsites at Dreki and Herdubreidarlindir near Askja, which must be booked through the club.
What the huts provide and what you must bring
All Ferdafelag Islands huts on the Laugavegur have water toilets except Hrafntinnusker, which has only a latrine.
None of the Laugavegur huts has electricity.
Skagfjordsskali in Langidalur is a large hut with a kitchen, running water and a campsite.
There is no running water in the Baldvinsskali hut.
At Hrafntinnusker, fog is common, and campers may pitch on snow or on gravel depending on the time of year.
How to reach the huts and when they open
In winter all mountain huts are locked and unmanned, except sometimes the hut at Landmannalaugar.
The rescue teams' highland patrol is only on duty in summer.
Mountain roads open only for a short summer window, and the dates depend on the weather.
Use the Road Conditions to help plan your trip.
F-roads have unbridged rivers, change quickly and need slow driving, and not all four-wheel-drive vehicles are suitable for them.
No insurance covers damage to a vehicle while crossing a river.
Booking a bunk and hut etiquette
Ferdafelag Islands books Laugavegur huts only from north to south, Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork.
Along the Laugavegur trail, visitors must camp only at designated campsites.
Hikers should ask rangers and hut wardens about local conditions.
Comparing highland huts and guided trekking tours
You can compare highland tours to see the current options.
