Lake · Capital Region
Hafravatn
lake
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
- Hafravatn is 18 km from Reykjavík by road, about 24 min by car.
- Hafravatn lies 76 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hafravatn is Kópavogur.
- Hafravatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 76 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Kópavogur |
| From Reykjavík | 18 km by road, about 24 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.1306° N, 21.6622° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Hafravatn?
Hafravatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland. It lies 76 metres above sea level.
Where is Hafravatn?
Hafravatn is at 64.1306° N, 21.6622° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Kópavogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Langavatn, a lake about 1.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hafravatn from Reykjavík?
Hafravatn is 18 km from Reykjavík by road, about 24 min by car.
How do I get to Hafravatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hafravatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kópavogur.
Does it cost anything to visit Hafravatn?
We have not verified a fee for Hafravatn. 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 Hafravatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 12 minutes' drive from Hafravatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (16 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (18 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool12 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool16 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool18 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool21 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon24 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool28 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool38 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
LangavatnLake · 1.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Berserkur
ÚlfarsfellMountain · 3.1 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: SteinninnÚlfarsfell trailHike · 3.1 km
ReynisvatnLake · 3.5 kmPublic domain · Photo: Sokratex
ÁlafossWaterfall · 4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
HelgafellMountain · 4.8 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Philipp Weigell
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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