Lake · Reykjanes
Djúpavatn
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
- Djúpavatn is 35 km from Reykjavík by road, about 38 min by car.
- The nearest town to Djúpavatn is Hafnarfjörður.
- Djúpavatn is a lake in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 35 km by road, about 38 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.9212° N, 22.0948° 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 Djúpavatn?
Djúpavatn is a lake in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Djúpavatn?
Djúpavatn is at 63.9212° N, 22.0948° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Grænavatn, a lake about 988 m away in a straight line.
How far is Djúpavatn from Reykjavík?
Djúpavatn is 35 km from Reykjavík by road, about 38 min by car.
How do I get to Djúpavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Djúpavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Djúpavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Djúpavatn. 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 Djúpavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 50 minutes' drive from Djúpavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (50 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (53 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon50 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool91 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
GrænavatnLake · 988 m
KrýsuvíkVolcano · 1 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, IcelandTraðarfjöllMountain · 1 km
SpákonuvatnLake · 1 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal Klajban
GrænadyngjaMountain · 1.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Mewes- TrölladyngjaVolcano · 2.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Mewes
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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