Lake · Capital Region
Vífilsstaðavatn
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
- Vífilsstaðavatn is 11 km from Reykjavík by road, about 16 min by car.
- Vífilsstaðavatn lies 38 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Vífilsstaðavatn is Hafnarfjörður.
- Vífilsstaðavatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 38 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 11 km by road, about 16 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.0792° N, 21.8724° 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 Vífilsstaðavatn?
Vífilsstaðavatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland. It lies 38 metres above sea level.
Where is Vífilsstaðavatn?
Vífilsstaðavatn is at 64.0792° N, 21.8724° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Maríuhellar, a cave about 1.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Vífilsstaðavatn from Reykjavík?
Vífilsstaðavatn is 11 km from Reykjavík by road, about 16 min by car.
How do I get to Vífilsstaðavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vífilsstaðavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Vífilsstaðavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Vífilsstaðavatn. 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 Vífilsstaðavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 10 minutes' drive from Vífilsstaðavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (11 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (13 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool10 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon11 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool13 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool14 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool16 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool20 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool46 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool80 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
MaríuhellarCave · 1.3 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
ElliðavatnLake · 4.3 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
ÁstjörnLake · 5.2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bjarki S
HvaleyrarvatnLake · 5.3 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
BúrfellMountain · 5.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Kristján Mewes
RauðavatnLake · 5.8 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.