Lake · South Iceland
Sultartangalón
reservoir
Quick facts
- Sultartangalón is 154 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 24 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.9 km away.
- Sultartangalón lies 297 metres above sea level.
- Sultartangalón is a lake in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 297 m |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 154 km by road, about 2 h 24 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2252° N, 19.4290° 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 1.9 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 Sultartangalón?
Sultartangalón is a lake in South Iceland. It lies 297 metres above sea level.
Where is Sultartangalón?
Sultartangalón is at 64.2252° N, 19.4290° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Hrauneyjafoss, a waterfall about 9.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sultartangalón from Reykjavík?
Sultartangalón is 154 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 24 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.9 km away.
How do I get to Sultartangalón?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sultartangalón, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Sultartangalón?
We have not verified a fee for Sultartangalón. 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 Sultartangalón?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 90 minutes' drive from Sultartangalón. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 90 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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