Lake · South Iceland
Stíflisdalsvatn
stöðuvatn á Suðurlandi
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.
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 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 28 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 (35 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (37 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 28 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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- 42 min driveper visit with LifePass
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On the way back
- 61 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 92 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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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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