Lake · East Iceland
Geldingavatn
lake in 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
- Geldingavatn is 509 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 1 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.4 km away.
- The nearest town to Geldingavatn is Egilsstaðir.
- Geldingavatn is a lake in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Egilsstaðir |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 509 km by road, about 8 h 1 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.4769° N, 15.3272° 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 6.4 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Geldingavatn?
Geldingavatn is a lake in East Iceland.
Where is Geldingavatn?
Geldingavatn is at 65.4769° N, 15.3272° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir. The nearest other sight on our map is Langhólmavatn, a lake about 1.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Geldingavatn from Reykjavík?
Geldingavatn is 509 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 1 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.4 km away.
How do I get to Geldingavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Geldingavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir.
Does it cost anything to visit Geldingavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Geldingavatn. 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 Geldingavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 61 minutes' drive from Geldingavatn. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Vök Baths61 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All 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)
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