Lake · West Iceland
Selvallavatn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Selvallavatn is 153 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 18 min by car.
- The nearest town to Selvallavatn is Grundarfjörður.
- Selvallavatn is a lake in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Grundarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 153 km by road, about 2 h 18 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.9430° N, 22.9147° 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 Selvallavatn?
Selvallavatn is a lake in West Iceland.
Where is Selvallavatn?
Selvallavatn is at 64.9430° N, 22.9147° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Grundarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Selvallafoss, a waterfall about 357 m away in a straight line.
How far is Selvallavatn from Reykjavík?
Selvallavatn is 153 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 18 min by car.
How do I get to Selvallavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Selvallavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grundarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Selvallavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Selvallavatn. 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 Selvallavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 100 minutes' drive from Selvallavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 100 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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