Lake · The Highlands
Langavatn
lake in Rangárþing ytra, Iceland
Quick facts
- Langavatn is 191 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 53 min by car.
- The nearest town to Langavatn is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Langavatn is a lake in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 191 km by road, about 2 h 53 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.1301° N, 18.8142° 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.
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 Langavatn?
Langavatn is a lake in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Langavatn?
Langavatn is at 64.1301° N, 18.8142° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Vatnaöldur, a mountain about 4.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Langavatn from Reykjavík?
Langavatn is 191 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 53 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 Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
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 Hella & Pool, about 115 minutes' drive from Langavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (120 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 115 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.
