Lake · West Iceland
Skorradalsvatn
reservoir
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
- Skorradalsvatn is 96 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 31 min by car.
- Skorradalsvatn lies 56 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Skorradalsvatn is Borgarnes.
- Skorradalsvatn is a lake in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 56 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
| From Reykjavík | 96 km by road, about 1 h 31 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.5105° N, 21.4116° 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 Skorradalsvatn?
Skorradalsvatn is a lake in West Iceland. It lies 56 metres above sea level.
Where is Skorradalsvatn?
Skorradalsvatn is at 64.5105° N, 21.4116° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Varmalækjarmúli, a mountain about 8.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skorradalsvatn from Reykjavík?
Skorradalsvatn is 96 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 31 min by car.
How do I get to Skorradalsvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skorradalsvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Skorradalsvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Skorradalsvatn. 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 Skorradalsvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 58 minutes' drive from Skorradalsvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (80 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (91 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Akranes & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool80 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool91 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon94 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool99 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
VarmalækjarmúliMountain · 8.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
BrekkukamburMountain · 10 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
ÞórisstaðavatnLake · 10 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: dealerofsalvation
EnglandsfossWaterfall · 10 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
TröllafossarWaterfall · 12 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
ÞyrillMountain · 13 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo
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.