Lake · North Iceland
Flóðið
body of water in Northwestern Region, 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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Quick facts
- Flóðið is 228 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 22 min by car.
- The nearest town to Flóðið is Blönduós.
- Flóðið is a lake in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Blönduós |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 228 km by road, about 3 h 22 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.4875° N, 20.3413° 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 Flóðið?
Flóðið is a lake in North Iceland.
Where is Flóðið?
Flóðið is at 65.4875° N, 20.3413° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Blönduós. The nearest other sight on our map is Vatnsdalsfjall, a mountain about 4.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Flóðið from Reykjavík?
Flóðið is 228 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 22 min by car.
How do I get to Flóðið?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Flóðið, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Blönduós.
Does it cost anything to visit Flóðið?
We have not verified a fee for Flóðið. 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
All 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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