Lake · North Iceland
Botnsvatn
lake in Iceland
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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Botnsvatn is 462 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 55 min by car.
- The nearest town to Botnsvatn is Húsavík.
- Botnsvatn is a lake in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Húsavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 462 km by road, about 6 h 55 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0325° N, 17.2783° 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 Botnsvatn?
Botnsvatn is a lake in North Iceland.
Where is Botnsvatn?
Botnsvatn is at 66.0325° N, 17.2783° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Húsavíkurfjall, a mountain about 1.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Botnsvatn from Reykjavík?
Botnsvatn is 462 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 55 min by car.
How do I get to Botnsvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Botnsvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Húsavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Botnsvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Botnsvatn. 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 Botnsvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 73 minutes' drive from Botnsvatn. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (82 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon73 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool82 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All 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.