Lake · Reykjanes

Spákonuvatn

stöðuvatn á Reykjanesi

Spákonuvatn, Iceland
Photo: Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0

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

  • Spákonuvatn is 35 km from Reykjavík by road, about 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
  • The nearest town to Spákonuvatn is Hafnarfjörður.
  • Spákonuvatn is a lake in Reykjanes, Iceland.

The facts

Spákonuvatn: The facts
Nearest townHafnarfjörður
From Reykjavík35 km by road, about 40 min
RegionReykjanes
Coordinates63.9283° N, 22.1085° 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 1.2 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Spákonuvatn?

Spákonuvatn is a lake in Reykjanes, Iceland.

Where is Spákonuvatn?

Spákonuvatn is at 63.9283° N, 22.1085° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Krýsuvík, a volcano about 457 m away in a straight line.

How far is Spákonuvatn from Reykjavík?

Spákonuvatn is 35 km from Reykjavík by road, about 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.

How do I get to Spákonuvatn?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Spákonuvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.

Is there a trail to Spákonuvatn?

Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Reykjavegur (66 km, about 19 h 25 min).

Does it cost anything to visit Spákonuvatn?

We have not verified a fee for Spákonuvatn. 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 Spákonuvatn?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 50 minutes' drive from Spákonuvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (50 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (53 min).

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Sources

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