Lodging · Vatnajökull National Park
Remote Lónsöræfi hut with showers and superb trekking access
Overview
Múlaskáli is a mountain hut tucked into the wild Lónsöræfi region, a remote corner of the park known for colorful mountains and big-sky vistas. It’s run by the local touring association and, despite the backcountry setting, the hut has flush toilets and a shower—simple comforts that matter after a long day on rugged trails.
Map
Local know-how
Stock up on food and stove fuel along Route 1 before heading in.
Check with park rangers for hut opening, river levels, and route status.
Carry a detailed map and GPS; some paths are sparsely marked.
Expect little to no cell service; download offline maps in advance.
Plan your stop
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Vatnajökull Tour Guide
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Vatnajökull National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
Recorded for this area
Lónsöræfi: The Road to a Remote Wilderness“The F980, or Kollumúlavegur, is the access road into Lónsöræfi, a truly remote part of the park. It’s a landscape of colorful rhyolite mountains and tight canyons, all shaped by the milky Jökulsá í Lóni river.”
Plays on the road 1 km from Múlaskáli Campsite in the Parkwolf Vatnajökull Tour Guide.
“Fantastic app with many points of information… It’s great to just turn on while you’re driving and it gives you an audio tour of the national Park. We love it!!!!”
Guide
Think cozy, practical shelter in serious wilderness. In season, you may find a friendly warden on site and park rangers are typically present in this area during the heart of summer. There’s no Wi‑Fi and you shouldn’t count on mobile signal, so plan to be offline and self‑sufficient.
Múlaskáli doubles as a launch point for classic Lónsöræfi routes, including the trek to the Eglissel lodge by Lake Kollumúlavatn and scenic loops around the Trollakrókar area. Wayfinding can be sparse in places, so carry a good map and navigation tools rather than relying on markers alone.
This eastern highlands area is celebrated for striking, multihued geology shaped by the park’s signature mix of ice and volcanic forces. Reindeer roam the region, and sightings are possible in Lónsöræfi—keep your distance, use binoculars, and enjoy the moment quietly.
Water for flushing and showers indicates a seasonal supply, but drinking water specifics aren’t stated—check with the hut or rangers before you go. There are no fuel sales listed, so stock up on stove fuel and food in towns along Route 1 before heading into the wilderness. Expect short summers and fast‑changing conditions.
Wildlife
22 sightingsGrey SealMost seen around 5 AMSighting map
258 sightingsHarbor SealMost seen around 11 AMSighting map
184 sightingsCaribouMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
62 sightingsArctic FoxMost seen around 8 PMSighting map
168 sightingsWhooper SwanMost seen around 5 PMSighting map
68 sightingsAtlantic PuffinMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Vatnajökull. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
Parkwolf’s Vatnajökull ranking
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.
