Lake · North Iceland
Miklavatn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Miklavatn is 299 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 33 min by car.
- The nearest town to Miklavatn is Sauðárkrókur.
- Miklavatn is a lake in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Sauðárkrókur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 299 km by road, about 4 h 33 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.7022° N, 19.5776° 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 Miklavatn?
Miklavatn is a lake in North Iceland.
Where is Miklavatn?
Miklavatn is at 65.7022° N, 19.5776° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur. The nearest other sight on our map is Sauðárkrókur front range, a lighthouse about 6.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Miklavatn from Reykjavík?
Miklavatn is 299 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 33 min by car.
How do I get to Miklavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Miklavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur.
Does it cost anything to visit Miklavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Miklavatn. 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 Miklavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 111 minutes' drive from Miklavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (118 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 111 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 118 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
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)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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