Lake · West Iceland
Svínavatn
lake in Iceland
Quick facts
- Svínavatn is 132 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 2 min by car.
- The nearest town to Svínavatn is Stykkishólmur.
- Svínavatn is a lake in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Stykkishólmur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 132 km by road, about 2 h 2 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.9392° N, 22.2364° 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 Svínavatn?
Svínavatn is a lake in West Iceland.
Where is Svínavatn?
Svínavatn is at 64.9392° N, 22.2364° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Stykkishólmur. The nearest other sight on our map is Götuvatn, a lake about 3.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Svínavatn from Reykjavík?
Svínavatn is 132 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 2 min by car.
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 Stykkishólmur.
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 Akranes & Pool, about 84 minutes' drive from Svínavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (108 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (114 min).
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Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 84 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 108 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 114 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 117 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 119 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.
