Lake · North Iceland

Vesturhópsvatn

lake in Iceland

Vesturhópsvatn, Iceland
Photo: Hansueli Krapf  This file was uploaded with Commonist. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

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Quick facts

  • Vesturhópsvatn is 217 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 19 min by car.
  • Vesturhópsvatn lies 19 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Vesturhópsvatn is Hvammstangi.
  • Vesturhópsvatn is a lake in North Iceland.
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The facts

Vesturhópsvatn: The facts
Elevation19 m
Nearest townHvammstangi
From Reykjavík217 km by road, about 3 h 19 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.4717° N, 20.6481° W

Getting there

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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 Vesturhópsvatn?

Vesturhópsvatn is a lake in North Iceland. It lies 19 metres above sea level.

Where is Vesturhópsvatn?

Vesturhópsvatn is at 65.4717° N, 20.6481° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Hvammstangi. The nearest other sight on our map is Borgarvirki, a mountain about 2.4 km away in a straight line.

How far is Vesturhópsvatn from Reykjavík?

Vesturhópsvatn is 217 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 19 min by car.

How do I get to Vesturhópsvatn?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vesturhópsvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvammstangi.

Does it cost anything to visit Vesturhópsvatn?

We have not verified a fee for Vesturhópsvatn. 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.

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Sources

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