Lake · North Iceland
Flóðið
body of water in Northwestern Region, Iceland
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.
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 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
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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