Lake · East Iceland
Urriðavatn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Urriðavatn is 558 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 34 min by car.
- The nearest town to Urriðavatn is Egilsstaðir.
- Urriðavatn is a lake in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Egilsstaðir |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 558 km by road, about 8 h 34 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.3091° N, 14.4431° 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 Urriðavatn?
Urriðavatn is a lake in East Iceland.
Where is Urriðavatn?
Urriðavatn is at 65.3091° N, 14.4431° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir. The nearest other sight on our map is Lagarfljót, a lake about 6.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Urriðavatn from Reykjavík?
Urriðavatn is 558 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 34 min by car.
How do I get to Urriðavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Urriðavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir.
Does it cost anything to visit Urriðavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Urriðavatn. 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 Urriðavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 2 minutes' drive from Urriðavatn. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 2 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
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.
