Lake · Capital Region
Bakkatjörn
Quick facts
- Bakkatjörn is 4 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 min by car.
- The nearest town to Bakkatjörn is Reykjavík.
- Bakkatjörn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 4 km by road, about 8 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.1565° N, 22.0159° 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 Bakkatjörn?
Bakkatjörn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Bakkatjörn?
Bakkatjörn is at 64.1565° N, 22.0159° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Gróttuviti, a lighthouse about 992 m away in a straight line.
How far is Bakkatjörn from Reykjavík?
Bakkatjörn is 4 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 min by car.
How do I get to Bakkatjörn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Bakkatjörn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Bakkatjörn?
We have not verified a fee for Bakkatjörn. 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 Bakkatjörn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Laugar & Pool, about 14 minutes' drive from Bakkatjörn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (16 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (21 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 14 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 16 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 21 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 21 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 24 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
