Lake · The Highlands
Álftavatn
Quick facts
- Álftavatn is 170 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 42 min by car.
- The nearest town to Álftavatn is Hvolsvöllur.
- Álftavatn is a lake in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 170 km by road, about 2 h 42 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.8548° N, 19.2457° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Álftavatn?
Álftavatn is a lake in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Álftavatn?
Álftavatn is at 63.8548° N, 19.2457° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Strútur - Hvanngil, a hike about 3.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Álftavatn from Reykjavík?
Álftavatn is 170 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 42 min by car.
How do I get to Álftavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Álftavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
Does it cost anything to visit Álftavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Álftavatn. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Álftavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 76 minutes' drive from Álftavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (108 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 108 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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