Lake · East Iceland
Urriðavatn
lake in 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.
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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Urriðavatn is 558 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 34 min by car.
- The nearest town to Urriðavatn is Egilsstaðir.
- Urriðavatn is a lake in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Egilsstaðir |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 558 km by road, about 8 h 34 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.3091° N, 14.4431° 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 Urriðavatn?
Urriðavatn is a lake in East Iceland.
Where is Urriðavatn?
Urriðavatn is at 65.3091° N, 14.4431° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir. The nearest other sight on our map is Lagarfljót, a lake about 6.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Urriðavatn from Reykjavík?
Urriðavatn is 558 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 34 min by car.
How do I get to Urriðavatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Urriðavatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir.
Does it cost anything to visit Urriðavatn?
We have not verified a fee for Urriðavatn. 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 Urriðavatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 3 minutes' drive from Urriðavatn. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
Soak here afterwards
- Vök Baths3 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All 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.