Lake · West Iceland
Götuvatn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Götuvatn is 136 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 24 min by car.
- The nearest town to Götuvatn is Stykkishólmur.
- Götuvatn is a lake in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Stykkishólmur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 136 km by road, about 2 h 24 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.9597° N, 22.1778° 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 Götuvatn?
Götuvatn is a lake in West Iceland.
Where is Götuvatn?
Götuvatn is at 64.9597° N, 22.1778° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Stykkishólmur. The nearest other sight on our map is Svínavatn, a lake about 3.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Götuvatn from Reykjavík?
Götuvatn is 136 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 24 min by car.
How do I get to Götuvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Götuvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Stykkishólmur.
Does it cost anything to visit Götuvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Götuvatn. 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 Götuvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 106 minutes' drive from Götuvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 106 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.
