Lake · South Iceland
Papafjörður
lagoon of Iceland
Quick facts
- Papafjörður is 457 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 35 min by car.
- The nearest town to Papafjörður is Höfn.
- Papafjörður is a lake in South Iceland.

The facts
| Nearest town | Höfn |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 457 km by road, about 6 h 35 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3215° N, 14.9273° 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 Papafjörður?
Papafjörður is a lake in South Iceland.
Where is Papafjörður?
Papafjörður is at 64.3215° N, 14.9273° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Höfn. The nearest other sight on our map is Fremstifoss, a waterfall about 2.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Papafjörður from Reykjavík?
Papafjörður is 457 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 35 min by car.
How do I get to Papafjörður?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Papafjörður, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Höfn.
Does it cost anything to visit Papafjörður?
We have not verified a fee for Papafjörður. 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)
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