Lake · West Iceland
Eiðisvatn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Eiðisvatn is 54 km from Reykjavík by road, about 54 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.1 km away.
- The nearest town to Eiðisvatn is Akranes.
- Eiðisvatn is a lake in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Akranes |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 54 km by road, about 54 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3781° N, 21.8081° 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 1.1 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 Eiðisvatn?
Eiðisvatn is a lake in West Iceland.
Where is Eiðisvatn?
Eiðisvatn is at 64.3781° N, 21.8081° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Akranes. The nearest other sight on our map is Akrafjall, a mountain about 6.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Eiðisvatn from Reykjavík?
Eiðisvatn is 54 km from Reykjavík by road, about 54 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.1 km away.
How do I get to Eiðisvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Eiðisvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akranes.
Does it cost anything to visit Eiðisvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Eiðisvatn. 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 Eiðisvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 16 minutes' drive from Eiðisvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (39 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (46 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 16 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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- 53 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 87 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.
