Lake · South Iceland
Breiðárlón
glacial lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Breiðárlón is 379 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 32 min by car. The nearest road is about 1 km away.
- Breiðárlón is a lake in South Iceland.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 379 km by road, about 5 h 32 min |
|---|---|
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0511° N, 16.3649° 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.
The nearest road is about 1 km away.
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 Breiðárlón?
Breiðárlón is a lake in South Iceland.
Where is Breiðárlón?
Breiðárlón is at 64.0511° N, 16.3649° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Miðaftanstindur, a mountain about 3.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Breiðárlón from Reykjavík?
Breiðárlón is 379 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 32 min by car. The nearest road is about 1 km away.
How do I get to Breiðárlón?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Breiðárlón, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Breiðárlón?
We have not verified a fee for Breiðárlón. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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