Lake · West Iceland
Hávaðavötn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Hávaðavötn is 140 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 11 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.3 km away.
- The nearest town to Hávaðavötn is Hvammstangi.
- Hávaðavötn is a lake in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hvammstangi |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 140 km by road, about 2 h 11 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.9197° N, 20.5642° 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 6.3 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 Hávaðavötn?
Hávaðavötn is a lake in West Iceland.
Where is Hávaðavötn?
Hávaðavötn is at 64.9197° N, 20.5642° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Hvammstangi. The nearest other sight on our map is Arnarvatn-Litla, a lake about 4.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hávaðavötn from Reykjavík?
Hávaðavötn is 140 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 11 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.3 km away.
How do I get to Hávaðavötn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hávaðavötn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvammstangi.
Does it cost anything to visit Hávaðavötn?
We have not verified a fee for Hávaðavötn. 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 Hávaðavötn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 109 minutes' drive from Hávaðavötn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (117 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 109 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 117 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.
