Lake · Reykjanes
Spákonuvatn
stöðuvatn á Reykjanesi
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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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.
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 19 h 25 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 World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 50 minutes' drive from Spákonuvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (50 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (53 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon50 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool91 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
KrýsuvíkVolcano · 457 mCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
DjúpavatnLake · 1 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal KlajbanGrænavatnLake · 1.2 km
GrænadyngjaMountain · 1.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Mewes- TrölladyngjaVolcano · 1.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Mewes
TraðarfjöllMountain · 2 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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