Lake · North Iceland

Helluvaðstjörn

lake in Iceland

Map showing where Helluvaðstjörn 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

  • Helluvaðstjörn is 449 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 41 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Helluvaðstjörn is Mývatn.
  • Helluvaðstjörn is a lake in North Iceland.
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The facts

Helluvaðstjörn: The facts
Nearest townMývatn
From Reykjavík449 km by road, about 6 h 41 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.5739° N, 17.1822° W

Getting there

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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 Helluvaðstjörn?

Helluvaðstjörn is a lake in North Iceland.

Where is Helluvaðstjörn?

Helluvaðstjörn is at 65.5739° N, 17.1822° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Vindbelgjarfjall, a mountain about 7.9 km away in a straight line.

How far is Helluvaðstjörn from Reykjavík?

Helluvaðstjörn is 449 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 41 min by car.

How do I get to Helluvaðstjörn?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Helluvaðstjörn?

We have not verified a fee for Helluvaðstjörn. 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 Helluvaðstjörn?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 55 minutes' drive from Helluvaðstjörn. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (65 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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