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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Day the Laki Road Opens

from Iceland Travel Podcast with Katrín Jónsdóttir · host Katrín Jónsdóttir

Katrín spends a rainy day in Kirkjubaejarklaustur, planning the drive to the Lakagígar craters, visiting the swimming pool before it closes for the season, and reflecting on the Fire Sermon that stopped the lava. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Iceland: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Iceland guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Iceland Travel Podcast with Katrín Jónsdóttir. Katrín Jónsdóttir is in Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Iceland. Places in this episode: Systrakaffi, Hotel Klaustur, Lakagígar, Eldhraun, Skaftárstofa, Systrafoss, Landbrotshólar, Kirkjugólf. Covered: Lakagígar craters visit, Fire Sermon history, Local pool and food costs, Rainy day activities in Klaustur, 4WD road driving. Chapters:00:00 Kirkjubaejarklaustur01:19 Systrafoss02:33 Systrakaffi03:57 Kirkjugólf05:17 Lakagígar06:34 Skaftárstofa07:45 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kirkjubaejarklaustur #Lakagígar #FireSermon #IcelandHighlands #RingRoadIceland #IcelandTravel #Systrakaffi #HotelKlaustur #Skaftárstofa #Eldhraun #IcelandPool #DriveIceland #LakiCraters #TravelIceland #IcelandHistory #Skaftárhreppur https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/iceland/

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