Lake · Reykjanes
Kleifarvatn
lake
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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Kleifarvatn is 40 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 14 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
- The nearest town to Kleifarvatn is Hafnarfjörður.
- Kleifarvatn is a lake in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 40 km by road, about 1 h 14 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.9268° N, 21.9702° 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 1.2 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Kleifarvatn?
Kleifarvatn is a lake in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Kleifarvatn?
Kleifarvatn is at 63.9268° N, 21.9702° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Sveifluháls, a mountain about 1.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Kleifarvatn from Reykjavík?
Kleifarvatn is 40 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 14 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
How do I get to Kleifarvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kleifarvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Kleifarvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Kleifarvatn. 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 Kleifarvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 86 minutes' drive from Kleifarvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (87 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (89 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon87 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool89 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool91 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool92 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool96 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool112 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
SveifluhálsMountain · 1.9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Hornstrandir1
SeltúnGeothermal area · 5.5 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Pietro Valocchi
GrænadyngjaMountain · 5.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Mewes
DjúpavatnLake · 6.1 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal KlajbanTraðarfjöllMountain · 6.2 km
GrænavatnLake · 6.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jakub Hałun
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.