Lake · South Iceland
Úlfljótsvatn
lake in Southern 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
- Úlfljótsvatn is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 9 min by car.
- Úlfljótsvatn lies 80 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Úlfljótsvatn is Hveragerði.
- Úlfljótsvatn is a lake in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 80 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 61 km by road, about 1 h 9 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.1167° N, 21.0167° 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 Úlfljótsvatn?
Úlfljótsvatn is a lake in South Iceland. It lies 80 metres above sea level.
Where is Úlfljótsvatn?
Úlfljótsvatn is at 64.1167° N, 21.0167° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Búrfell, a mountain about 4.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Úlfljótsvatn from Reykjavík?
Úlfljótsvatn is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 9 min by car.
How do I get to Úlfljótsvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Úlfljótsvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Úlfljótsvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Úlfljótsvatn. 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 Úlfljótsvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 29 minutes' drive from Úlfljótsvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Hella & Pool (58 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (58 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Selfoss & Pool29 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool66 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon69 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool74 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
BúrfellMountain · 4.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Christian Wirth, WirthiSelflatir - ÚlfljótsvatnsfjallHike · 5.1 km
ÞingvallavatnLake · 9.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
KeriðLake · 11 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Gerd Eichmann
GrímsnesVolcano · 11 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Progresschrome
HrómundartindurVolcano · 11 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Reykholt assumed (based on copyright claims).
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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