Lake · East Iceland
Eiðavatn
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
- Eiðavatn is 578 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 53 min by car.
- The nearest town to Eiðavatn is Egilsstaðir.
- Eiðavatn is a lake in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Egilsstaðir |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 578 km by road, about 8 h 53 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.4000° N, 14.3500° 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 Eiðavatn?
Eiðavatn is a lake in East Iceland.
Where is Eiðavatn?
Eiðavatn is at 65.4000° N, 14.3500° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir. The nearest other sight on our map is Lagarfljót, a lake about 4.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Eiðavatn from Reykjavík?
Eiðavatn is 578 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 53 min by car.
How do I get to Eiðavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Eiðavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir.
Does it cost anything to visit Eiðavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Eiðavatn. 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 Eiðavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 25 minutes' drive from Eiðavatn. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
Soak here afterwards
- Vök Baths25 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with 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.