Lake · North Iceland
Svínavatn
lake in Norðurland vestra, Iceland
Quick facts
- Svínavatn is 251 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 41 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.6 km away.
- Svínavatn lies 123 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Svínavatn is Blönduós.
- Svínavatn is a lake in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 123 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Blönduós |
| From Reykjavík | 251 km by road, about 3 h 41 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.5257° N, 20.0366° 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 1.6 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 Svínavatn?
Svínavatn is a lake in North Iceland. It lies 123 metres above sea level.
Where is Svínavatn?
Svínavatn is at 65.5257° N, 20.0366° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Blönduós. The nearest other sight on our map is Laxárvatn, a lake about 10 km away in a straight line.
How far is Svínavatn from Reykjavík?
Svínavatn is 251 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 41 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.6 km away.
How do I get to Svínavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Svínavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Blönduós.
Does it cost anything to visit Svínavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Svínavatn. 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 Svínavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 117 minutes' drive from Svínavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 117 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.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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