Lake · The Highlands
Öskjuvatn
crater lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Öskjuvatn is 397 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 39 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.1 km away.
- Öskjuvatn lies 1,053 metres above sea level.
- Öskjuvatn is a lake in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,053 m |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 397 km by road, about 6 h 39 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 65.0310° N, 16.7466° 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 4.1 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 Öskjuvatn?
Öskjuvatn is a lake in the Icelandic Highlands. It lies 1,053 metres above sea level.
Where is Öskjuvatn?
Öskjuvatn is at 65.0310° N, 16.7466° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Askja, a volcano about 197 m away in a straight line.
How far is Öskjuvatn from Reykjavík?
Öskjuvatn is 397 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 39 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.1 km away.
How do I get to Öskjuvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Öskjuvatn, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Öskjuvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Öskjuvatn. 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
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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