Lake · North Iceland
Ástjörn
lake in Iceland
Before you go
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.
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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Ástjörn is 519 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 39 min by car.
- Ástjörn lies 40 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Ástjörn is Húsavík.
- Ástjörn is a lake in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 40 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Húsavík |
| From Reykjavík | 519 km by road, about 7 h 39 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0333° N, 16.4667° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Ástjörn?
Ástjörn is a lake in North Iceland. It lies 40 metres above sea level.
Where is Ástjörn?
Ástjörn is at 66.0333° N, 16.4667° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Ásbyrgi trail, a hike about 1.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Ástjörn from Reykjavík?
Ástjörn is 519 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 39 min by car.
How do I get to Ástjörn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Ástjörn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Húsavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Ástjörn?
We have not verified a fee for Ástjörn. 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 Ástjörn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 107 minutes' drive from Ástjörn. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (116 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon107 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool116 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Ásbyrgi trailHike · 1.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf- ÁsbyrgiCanyon · 2.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
RauðhólarMountain · 9.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Mickaël Delcey (Silverkey)HljóðaklettarViewpoint · 10 km
JökulsárgljúfurCanyon · 12 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas Tille
VigabjargsfossWaterfall · 16 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.