Lake · East Iceland
Haukstjörn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Haukstjörn is 500 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 16 min by car.
- The nearest town to Haukstjörn is Djúpivogur.
- Haukstjörn is a lake in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Djúpivogur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 500 km by road, about 7 h 16 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.4992° N, 14.4956° 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 Haukstjörn?
Haukstjörn is a lake in East Iceland.
Where is Haukstjörn?
Haukstjörn is at 64.4992° N, 14.4956° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Djúpivogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Fauskasandur, a beach about 1.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Haukstjörn from Reykjavík?
Haukstjörn is 500 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 16 min by car.
How do I get to Haukstjörn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Haukstjörn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Djúpivogur.
Does it cost anything to visit Haukstjörn?
We have not verified a fee for Haukstjörn. 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 Haukstjörn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 120 minutes' drive from Haukstjörn. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 120 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with 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.
