Lake · South Iceland

Flókatjörn

lake in Iceland

Map showing where Flókatjörn is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

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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Quick facts

  • Flókatjörn is 98 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 32 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Flókatjörn is Selfoss.
  • Flókatjörn is a lake in South Iceland.
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The facts

Flókatjörn: The facts
Nearest townSelfoss
From Reykjavík98 km by road, about 1 h 32 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.1981° N, 20.4464° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 Flókatjörn?

Flókatjörn is a lake in South Iceland.

Where is Flókatjörn?

Flókatjörn is at 64.1981° N, 20.4464° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Selfoss. The nearest other sight on our map is Faxi, a waterfall about 6.1 km away in a straight line.

How far is Flókatjörn from Reykjavík?

Flókatjörn is 98 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 32 min by car.

How do I get to Flókatjörn?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Flókatjörn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Selfoss.

Does it cost anything to visit Flókatjörn?

We have not verified a fee for Flókatjörn. 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 Flókatjörn?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 46 minutes' drive from Flókatjörn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Hella & Pool (57 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (77 min).

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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.

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