Lake · South Iceland
Stíflisdalsvatn
stöðuvatn á Suðurlandi
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
- Stíflisdalsvatn is 39 km from Reykjavík by road, about 42 min by car.
- The nearest town to Stíflisdalsvatn is Hveragerði.
- Stíflisdalsvatn is a lake in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 39 km by road, about 42 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2475° N, 21.3219° 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 Stíflisdalsvatn?
Stíflisdalsvatn is a lake in South Iceland.
Where is Stíflisdalsvatn?
Stíflisdalsvatn is at 64.2475° N, 21.3219° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Þórufoss, a waterfall about 2.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Stíflisdalsvatn from Reykjavík?
Stíflisdalsvatn is 39 km from Reykjavík by road, about 42 min by car.
How do I get to Stíflisdalsvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Stíflisdalsvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Stíflisdalsvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Stíflisdalsvatn. 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 Stíflisdalsvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 30 minutes' drive from Stíflisdalsvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (36 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (37 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool30 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool36 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool37 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool41 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon43 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool66 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool96 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
ÞórufossWaterfall · 2.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
SkálafellMountain · 6.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Roman Z
PokafossWaterfall · 8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bromr
LeirvogsvatnLake · 8.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
Thingvellir National ParkNational park · 9.6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas TilleMyrkavatnLake · 9.6 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.