Lake · The Highlands
Galtarvatn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Galtarvatn is 271 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 59 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
- The nearest town to Galtarvatn is Hvammstangi.
- Galtarvatn is a lake in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hvammstangi |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 271 km by road, about 5 h 59 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 65.1956° N, 19.9733° 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 1.7 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 Galtarvatn?
Galtarvatn is a lake in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Galtarvatn?
Galtarvatn is at 65.1956° N, 19.9733° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Hvammstangi. The nearest other sight on our map is Svínavatn, a lake about 2.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Galtarvatn from Reykjavík?
Galtarvatn is 271 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 59 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
How do I get to Galtarvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Galtarvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvammstangi.
Does it cost anything to visit Galtarvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Galtarvatn. 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. 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.
