Yes, you have been reading right. “Ljótipollur” means translated “The ugly lake”. I never understood how you can use the word “ugly” on anything in Landmannalaugar region. But using it for especially this lake is even more inappropriate. But I ascribe it to the Icelandic humor. Either the person naming the lake tried to be funny, or he or she was drunk.

Ljótipollur is one of the innumerable craters in Landmannalaugar region with a beautiful lake in the center. Also at this place the color composition is unique. Red, green, black and blue will give you the feeling of being on another planet.