Lake · Capital Region
Langavatn
lake in Mosfellsbær, 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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Quick facts
- Langavatn is 16 km from Reykjavík by road, about 22 min by car.
- The nearest town to Langavatn is Kópavogur.
- Langavatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kópavogur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 16 km by road, about 22 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.1175° N, 21.6838° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Langavatn?
Langavatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Langavatn?
Langavatn is at 64.1175° N, 21.6838° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Kópavogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Hafravatn, a lake about 1.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Langavatn from Reykjavík?
Langavatn is 16 km from Reykjavík by road, about 22 min by car.
How do I get to Langavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Langavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kópavogur.
Does it cost anything to visit Langavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Langavatn. 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 Langavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 20 minutes' drive from Langavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (20 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (22 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool20 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool20 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool22 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool25 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon28 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool33 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool88 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
HafravatnLake · 1.8 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Philipp Weigell
ReynisvatnLake · 2.5 kmPublic domain · Photo: SokratexÚlfarsfell trailHike · 2.9 km
ÚlfarsfellMountain · 3.6 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
RauðhólarMountain · 3.9 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, IcelandGvendarbrunnarLake · 4.2 km
Sources
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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