Lake · West Iceland
Þverárvötn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Þverárvötn is 138 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 4 km away.
- The nearest town to Þverárvötn is Borgarnes.
- Þverárvötn is a lake in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 138 km by road, about 3 h 25 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.8528° N, 20.9922° 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 4 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 Þverárvötn?
Þverárvötn is a lake in West Iceland.
Where is Þverárvötn?
Þverárvötn is at 64.8528° N, 20.9922° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Hólmavatn, a lake about 7.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Þverárvötn from Reykjavík?
Þverárvötn is 138 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 4 km away.
How do I get to Þverárvötn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þverárvötn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Þverárvötn?
We have not verified a fee for Þverárvötn. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
