Lake · Reykjanes
Spákonuvatn
stöðuvatn á Reykjanesi
Quick facts
- Spákonuvatn is 35 km from Reykjavík by road, about 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
- The nearest town to Spákonuvatn is Hafnarfjörður.
- Spákonuvatn is a lake in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 35 km by road, about 40 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.9283° N, 22.1085° 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 1.2 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 Spákonuvatn?
Spákonuvatn is a lake in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Spákonuvatn?
Spákonuvatn is at 63.9283° N, 22.1085° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Krýsuvík, a volcano about 457 m away in a straight line.
How far is Spákonuvatn from Reykjavík?
Spákonuvatn is 35 km from Reykjavík by road, about 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
How do I get to Spákonuvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Spákonuvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Is there a trail to Spákonuvatn?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Reykjavegur (66 km, about 13 h 10 min).
Does it cost anything to visit Spákonuvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Spákonuvatn. 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 Spákonuvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Sky Lagoon, about 35 minutes' drive from Spákonuvatn. It is a premium venue on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (37 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (38 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 35 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 37 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 38 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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- 44 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 44 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 75 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 79 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 110 min drive
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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