Lake · North Iceland
Brunnvatn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Brunnvatn is 442 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 39 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.2 km away.
- The nearest town to Brunnvatn is Mývatn.
- Brunnvatn is a lake in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 442 km by road, about 6 h 39 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.4792° N, 17.3836° 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 2.2 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 Brunnvatn?
Brunnvatn is a lake in North Iceland.
Where is Brunnvatn?
Brunnvatn is at 65.4792° N, 17.3836° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Kálfborgarárvatn, a lake about 3.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Brunnvatn from Reykjavík?
Brunnvatn is 442 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 39 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.2 km away.
How do I get to Brunnvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Brunnvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
Does it cost anything to visit Brunnvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Brunnvatn. 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 Brunnvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 58 minutes' drive from Brunnvatn. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (65 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 58 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
On the way back
- 65 min driveIncluded on any 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.
