Lake · West Iceland
Krókavatn
lake in Húnaþing vestra, Iceland
Quick facts
- Krókavatn is 140 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 7 min by car. The nearest road is about 11 km away.
- The nearest town to Krókavatn is Hvammstangi.
- Krókavatn is a lake in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hvammstangi |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 140 km by road, about 2 h 7 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.9333° N, 20.8167° 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 11 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 Krókavatn?
Krókavatn is a lake in West Iceland.
Where is Krókavatn?
Krókavatn is at 64.9333° N, 20.8167° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Hvammstangi. The nearest other sight on our map is Hávaðavötn, a lake about 12 km away in a straight line.
How far is Krókavatn from Reykjavík?
Krókavatn is 140 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 7 min by car. The nearest road is about 11 km away.
How do I get to Krókavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Krókavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvammstangi.
Does it cost anything to visit Krókavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Krókavatn. 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 Krókavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 113 minutes' drive from Krókavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (120 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 120 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.
