Lake · Capital Region
Tjörnin
lake in Reykjavík, Capital Region, 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
- Tjörnin is 1 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 min by car.
- Tjörnin lies 16 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Tjörnin is Reykjavík.
- Tjörnin is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 16 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
| From Reykjavík | 1 km by road, about 2 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.1448° N, 21.9422° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Tjörnin?
Tjörnin is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland. It lies 16 metres above sea level.
Where is Tjörnin?
Tjörnin is at 64.1448° N, 21.9422° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði Lighthouse, a lighthouse about 933 m away in a straight line.
How far is Tjörnin from Reykjavík?
Tjörnin is 1 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 min by car.
How do I get to Tjörnin?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Tjörnin, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Tjörnin?
We have not verified a fee for Tjörnin. 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 Tjörnin?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool, about 8 minutes' drive from Tjörnin. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Laugar & Pool (12 min), Sky Lagoon (13 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool8 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool12 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon13 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool18 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool18 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool21 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði LighthouseLighthouse · 933 mCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Markus Trienke
Norðurgarður lighthouseLighthouse · 1 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Gordon LeggettKirkjusandurBeach · 2.7 km
EngeyjarvitiLighthouse · 3.4 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingaloBakkatjörnLake · 3.8 km
GróttuvitiLighthouse · 4.5 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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