Lake · South Iceland
Þingvallavatn
lake in southwestern 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.
Warm up after: pools & lagoons with a visitor pass
Passes from ISK 7,900. Lagoons cost extra per visit.
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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Þingvallavatn is 66 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 14 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
- Þingvallavatn lies 100 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Þingvallavatn is Hveragerði.
- Þingvallavatn is a lake in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 100 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 66 km by road, about 1 h 14 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.1875° N, 21.1350° 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 2 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Þingvallavatn?
Þingvallavatn is a lake in South Iceland. It lies 100 metres above sea level.
Where is Þingvallavatn?
Þingvallavatn is at 64.1875° N, 21.1350° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Arnarfell, a mountain about 4.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Þingvallavatn from Reykjavík?
Þingvallavatn is 66 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 14 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
How do I get to Þingvallavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þingvallavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Þingvallavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Þingvallavatn. 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 Þingvallavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 45 minutes' drive from Þingvallavatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (57 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (64 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Selfoss & Pool45 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Árbær & Pool64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool65 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool68 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon71 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool74 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
ArnarfellMountain · 4.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
Thingvellir National ParkNational park · 7.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas Tille
AlmannagjáCanyon · 8.2 kmCC BY 1.0 · Photo: Laurent Deschodt
The original uploader was Calbp at French Wikipedia.
FlosagjáCanyon · 8.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
ÖxarárfossWaterfall · 8.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
TintronCave · 9.5 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason from Reykjavík, Iceland
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.