Lake · Capital Region
Meðalfellsvatn
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
- Meðalfellsvatn is 49 km from Reykjavík by road, about 48 min by car.
- The nearest town to Meðalfellsvatn is Akranes.
- Meðalfellsvatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Akranes |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 49 km by road, about 48 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.3125° N, 21.5972° 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 Meðalfellsvatn?
Meðalfellsvatn is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Meðalfellsvatn?
Meðalfellsvatn is at 64.3125° N, 21.5972° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Akranes. The nearest other sight on our map is Laxfoss, a waterfall about 3.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Meðalfellsvatn from Reykjavík?
Meðalfellsvatn is 49 km from Reykjavík by road, about 48 min by car.
How do I get to Meðalfellsvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Meðalfellsvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akranes.
Does it cost anything to visit Meðalfellsvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Meðalfellsvatn. 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 Meðalfellsvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 32 minutes' drive from Meðalfellsvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (34 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (41 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Akranes & Pool32 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool34 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool41 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool46 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon48 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool79 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool108 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
LaxfossWaterfall · 3.1 km
EyrarfjallMountain · 5.2 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
EsjaMountain · 6.4 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
PokafossWaterfall · 7.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bromr
SjávarfossWaterfall · 8.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Vincent van Zeijst
MóskarðshnjúkarMountain · 8.4 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.