Lake · Capital Region
Hvaleyrarvatn
lake in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Quick facts
- Hvaleyrarvatn is 16 km from Reykjavík by road, about 23 min by car.
- The nearest town to Hvaleyrarvatn is Hafnarfjörður.
- Hvaleyrarvatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 16 km by road, about 23 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.0371° N, 21.9242° 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.
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 Hvaleyrarvatn?
Hvaleyrarvatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Hvaleyrarvatn?
Hvaleyrarvatn is at 64.0371° N, 21.9242° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Ástjörn, a lake about 2.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hvaleyrarvatn from Reykjavík?
Hvaleyrarvatn is 16 km from Reykjavík by road, about 23 min by car.
How do I get to Hvaleyrarvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hvaleyrarvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Hvaleyrarvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Hvaleyrarvatn. 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 Hvaleyrarvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Sky Lagoon, about 17 minutes' drive from Hvaleyrarvatn. It is a premium venue on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (19 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (20 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 17 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 19 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 20 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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On the way back
- 62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 93 min drive
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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