Lake · Capital Region
Reynisvatn
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
- Reynisvatn is 13 km from Reykjavík by road, about 17 min by car.
- The nearest town to Reynisvatn is Kópavogur.
- Reynisvatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kópavogur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 13 km by road, about 17 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.1240° N, 21.7322° 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 Reynisvatn?
Reynisvatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Reynisvatn?
Reynisvatn is at 64.1240° N, 21.7322° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Kópavogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Úlfarsfell trail, a hike about 1.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Reynisvatn from Reykjavík?
Reynisvatn is 13 km from Reykjavík by road, about 17 min by car.
How do I get to Reynisvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Reynisvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kópavogur.
Does it cost anything to visit Reynisvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Reynisvatn. 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 Reynisvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 10 minutes' drive from Reynisvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (10 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (12 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool10 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool10 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool12 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool15 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon18 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool23 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool40 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool78 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Úlfarsfell trailHike · 1.4 km
LangavatnLake · 2.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Berserkur
RauðavatnLake · 2.6 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
ÚlfarsfellMountain · 2.7 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
RauðhólarMountain · 3.3 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
HafravatnLake · 3.5 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Philipp Weigell
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)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.