Lake · West Iceland

Hreðavatn

lake in Borgarbyggð, Western Region, Iceland

Hreðavatn, Iceland
Photo: Steinninn · CC BY 4.0

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

  • Hreðavatn is 109 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 45 min by car.
  • Hreðavatn lies 56 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Hreðavatn is Borgarnes.
  • Hreðavatn is a lake in West Iceland.
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The facts

Hreðavatn: The facts
Elevation56 m
Nearest townBorgarnes
From Reykjavík109 km by road, about 1 h 45 min
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.7550° N, 21.5886° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 Hreðavatn?

Hreðavatn is a lake in West Iceland. It lies 56 metres above sea level.

Where is Hreðavatn?

Hreðavatn is at 64.7550° N, 21.5886° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Glanni, a waterfall about 2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Hreðavatn from Reykjavík?

Hreðavatn is 109 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 45 min by car.

How do I get to Hreðavatn?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hreðavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.

Does it cost anything to visit Hreðavatn?

We have not verified a fee for Hreðavatn. 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 Hreðavatn?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 64 minutes' drive from Hreðavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (86 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (97 min).

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Sources

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

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