Lake · Reykjanes
Grænavatn
lake in Grindavíkurbær, Suðurnes, Iceland
Quick facts
- Grænavatn is 36 km from Reykjavík by road, about 39 min by car.
- The nearest town to Grænavatn is Grindavík.
- Grænavatn is a lake in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 36 km by road, about 39 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.9178° N, 22.1134° 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.
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 Grænavatn?
Grænavatn is a lake in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Grænavatn?
Grænavatn is at 63.9178° N, 22.1134° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Djúpavatn, a lake about 988 m away in a straight line.
How far is Grænavatn from Reykjavík?
Grænavatn is 36 km from Reykjavík by road, about 39 min by car.
How do I get to Grænavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Grænavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Grænavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Grænavatn. 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 Grænavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Sky Lagoon, about 33 minutes' drive from Grænavatn. It is a premium venue on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (35 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (36 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 33 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 35 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 36 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 39 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 74 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 74 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 106 min drive
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.
