Lake · West Iceland
Bretavatn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Bretavatn is 96 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 30 min by car.
- The nearest town to Bretavatn is Borgarnes.
- Bretavatn is a lake in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 96 km by road, about 1 h 30 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.6886° N, 22.0857° 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 Bretavatn?
Bretavatn is a lake in West Iceland.
Where is Bretavatn?
Bretavatn is at 64.6886° N, 22.0857° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Brúarfoss, a waterfall about 6.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Bretavatn from Reykjavík?
Bretavatn is 96 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 30 min by car.
How do I get to Bretavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Bretavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Bretavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Bretavatn. 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 Bretavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 52 minutes' drive from Bretavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Laugar & Pool (86 min), Sky Lagoon (90 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 90 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 94 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.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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