Lake · Reykjanes
Grænavatn
lake in Grindavíkurbær, Suðurnes, 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
- 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.
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 World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 52 minutes' drive from Grænavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (52 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (55 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon52 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool61 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool88 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool89 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool119 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
DjúpavatnLake · 988 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal Klajban
SpákonuvatnLake · 1.2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal KlajbanTraðarfjöllMountain · 1.2 km
KrýsuvíkVolcano · 1.5 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
GrænadyngjaMountain · 2.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Mewes- TrölladyngjaVolcano · 2.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Mewes
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.