Lake · South Iceland
Gæsavatn
lake in Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland
Quick facts
- Gæsavatn is 186 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 52 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.1 km away.
- The nearest town to Gæsavatn is Vík.
- Gæsavatn is a lake in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Vík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 186 km by road, about 2 h 52 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.5094° N, 19.0519° 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 4.1 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 Gæsavatn?
Gæsavatn is a lake in South Iceland.
Where is Gæsavatn?
Gæsavatn is at 63.5094° N, 19.0519° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Holtsgil, a canyon about 5.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Gæsavatn from Reykjavík?
Gæsavatn is 186 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 52 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.1 km away.
How do I get to Gæsavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Gæsavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Does it cost anything to visit Gæsavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Gæsavatn. 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 Gæsavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 86 minutes' drive from Gæsavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (118 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 118 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.
