When embarking on the Laugavegur, it's important to ensure you have adequate food to sustain you throughout the trek, as the huts provide no meal services. You will need to bring ingredients for all or most of your meals (see restaurant options below), and lightweight, high-energy snacks to keep you fueled during your hike. The huts sell some dried food, as well as light snacks like chips and candy bars, but they are not meant to be relied upon for full meals. You can prepare your meals in the fully equipped kitchens available at each hut.
Ferdafélag Íslands recommends bringing the following food items:
- Freeze-dried food
- Noodles or pasta in bags
- Oatmeal
- Bread and wafers
- Crispbread and biscuits
- Dried fruit, chocolate and peanuts
- Cocoa, tee and/or coffee
- Soups
- Spices, e.g. salt and pepper
Except for freeze-dried food, all of these items can be purchased at any Icelandic grocery store.You will find freeze-dried food at outdoor sports stores and some grocery stores, but these specialty foods might be rather expensive. Alternatively, you can purchase them at home and bring them in your luggage. Keep in mind that Iceland’s duty-free import rules limit you to 10 kg of food, and you may not bring in meat or dairy products from outside the European Economic Area.
Though most of your hike will depend on the food you bring with you, there are a couple of locations to stop for food along the trail:
Álftavatn: The Álftavatn Restaurant is a delightful dining experience where you can find savory soups, and comforting casseroles like chili con carne with rice and vegetables. Vegan diets can be accommodated upon request. There is a small selection of beverages to pair with your meal, including beer, wine, soda, coffee, and tea. They operate exclusively for lunch and dinner, and can also cater to hikers on the go with convenient take-away lunch packs.
Thórsmörk: Volcano Huts operates a restaurant in Thórsmörk called the LavaGrill Restaurant & Bar, where hearty meals and refreshing beverages await weary hikers. The menu offers a hearty breakfast buffet, delicious LavaBurger lunches, and dinner buffets featuring lamb, pork, fish, or chicken. Convenient lunch packages are available for those hiking out from the Thórsmörk area. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options can be provided upon request. Advance meal reservations are not required unless for large groups. The restaurant welcomes both overnight guests and day visitors, with flexible opening hours from 8:00 to 23:00.
Important: If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies and have not yet communicated them to us, please do so as soon as possible.
