Lake · North Iceland
Höfðavatn
lake in 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
- Höfðavatn is 334 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 52 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.5 km away.
- The nearest town to Höfðavatn is Sauðárkrókur.
- Höfðavatn is a lake in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Sauðárkrókur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 334 km by road, about 4 h 52 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.9611° N, 19.4431° 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 1.5 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Höfðavatn?
Höfðavatn is a lake in North Iceland.
Where is Höfðavatn?
Höfðavatn is at 65.9611° N, 19.4431° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur. The nearest other sight on our map is Straumnes North Lighthouse, a lighthouse about 13 km away in a straight line.
How far is Höfðavatn from Reykjavík?
Höfðavatn is 334 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 52 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.5 km away.
How do I get to Höfðavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Höfðavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur.
Does it cost anything to visit Höfðavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Höfðavatn. 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 Höfðavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 107 minutes' drive from Höfðavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (115 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool107 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon115 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Straumnes North LighthouseLighthouse · 13 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is
MiklavatnLake · 21 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
TindastóllMountain · 21 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingaloUnadalsjökullGlacier · 24 km
Sauðárkrókur front rangeLighthouse · 25 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.BjarnarvatnLake · 25 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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