Lake · West Iceland
Myrkavatn
lake in 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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Myrkavatn is 69 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 12 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.8 km away.
- Myrkavatn lies 419 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Myrkavatn is Hveragerði.
- Myrkavatn is a lake in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 419 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 69 km by road, about 1 h 12 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3272° N, 21.2418° 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 4.8 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Myrkavatn?
Myrkavatn is a lake in West Iceland. It lies 419 metres above sea level.
Where is Myrkavatn?
Myrkavatn is at 64.3272° N, 21.2418° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Þvottahellir, a cave about 6.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Myrkavatn from Reykjavík?
Myrkavatn is 69 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 12 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.8 km away.
How do I get to Myrkavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Myrkavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Myrkavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Myrkavatn. 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 Myrkavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 59 minutes' drive from Myrkavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (62 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (69 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Akranes & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool69 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool70 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool73 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon76 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool81 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
ÞvottahellirCave · 6.2 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Olikristinn
HvalfellMountain · 6.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
Glymur trailHike · 6.9 kmPublic domain · Photo: Jabbi- GlymurWaterfall · 7.6 kmPublic domain · Photo: Jabbi
HvalvatnLake · 7.7 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic
SkorhagafossWaterfall · 8.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.