Lake · Reykjanes
Kleifarvatn
lake
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.
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 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 Sky Lagoon, about 69 minutes' drive from Kleifarvatn. It is a premium venue on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (71 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (72 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 69 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 71 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 72 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 74 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 78 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 78 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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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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