Lake · East Iceland
Hnúksvatn
lake in Múlaþing, Iceland
Quick facts
- Hnúksvatn is 557 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 53 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.6 km away.
- The nearest town to Hnúksvatn is Egilsstaðir.
- Hnúksvatn is a lake in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Egilsstaðir |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 557 km by road, about 9 h 53 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.4642° N, 14.8036° 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 1.6 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 Hnúksvatn?
Hnúksvatn is a lake in East Iceland.
Where is Hnúksvatn?
Hnúksvatn is at 65.4642° N, 14.8036° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir. The nearest other sight on our map is Merargil, a canyon about 11 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hnúksvatn from Reykjavík?
Hnúksvatn is 557 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 53 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.6 km away.
How do I get to Hnúksvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hnúksvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir.
Does it cost anything to visit Hnúksvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Hnúksvatn. 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 Hnúksvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 113 minutes' drive from Hnúksvatn. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 113 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with 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.
