Lake · South Iceland

Hagavatn

lake in Iceland

Hagavatn, Iceland
Photo: Polarlys · CC BY 2.5

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

  • Hagavatn is 114 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 20 min by car.
  • Hagavatn is a lake in South Iceland.

The facts

Hagavatn: The facts
From Reykjavík114 km by road, about 2 h 20 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.4804° N, 20.2850° 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 Hagavatn?

Hagavatn is a lake in South Iceland.

Where is Hagavatn?

Hagavatn is at 64.4804° N, 20.2850° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Jarlhettur, a mountain about 6.2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Hagavatn from Reykjavík?

Hagavatn is 114 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 20 min by car.

How do I get to Hagavatn?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hagavatn, not to a search for its name.

Does it cost anything to visit Hagavatn?

We have not verified a fee for Hagavatn. 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.

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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