Lake · South Iceland
Lambavatn
lake in Rangárþing ytra, 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.
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Quick facts
- Lambavatn is 304 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h by car.
- The nearest town to Lambavatn is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Lambavatn is a lake in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 304 km by road, about 5 h |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0669° N, 18.3020° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Lambavatn?
Lambavatn is a lake in South Iceland.
Where is Lambavatn?
Lambavatn is at 64.0669° N, 18.3020° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Laki circle, a hike about 2.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Lambavatn from Reykjavík?
Lambavatn is 304 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h by car.
How do I get to Lambavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Lambavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Does it cost anything to visit Lambavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Lambavatn. 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.
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Laki circleHike · 2.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Chmee2/Valtameri- LakiVolcano · 3.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Chmee2/Valtameri
LakiVolcano · 3.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Rémih
SveinstindurMountain · 7.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: RémihUxatindarMountain · 9.4 km
LangisjórLake · 13 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Gumol assumed (based on copyright claims).
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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