Lake · North Iceland
Hraunsvatn
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.
Warm up after: pools & lagoons with a visitor pass
Passes from ISK 7,900. Lagoons cost extra per visit.
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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Hraunsvatn is 346 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 4 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.4 km away.
- The nearest town to Hraunsvatn is Akureyri.
- Hraunsvatn is a lake in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 346 km by road, about 5 h 4 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.5683° N, 18.6025° 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 2.4 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Hraunsvatn?
Hraunsvatn is a lake in North Iceland.
Where is Hraunsvatn?
Hraunsvatn is at 65.5683° N, 18.6025° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Bægisárjökull, a glacier about 11 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hraunsvatn from Reykjavík?
Hraunsvatn is 346 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 4 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.4 km away.
How do I get to Hraunsvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hraunsvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
Does it cost anything to visit Hraunsvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Hraunsvatn. 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 Hraunsvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 35 minutes' drive from Hraunsvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (43 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool35 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon43 min driveISK 4,500 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)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.