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64.0785°N, 21.8794°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 410 (Elliðavatnsvegur)
Off the main road- 2.7 km from Route 40
Nearest town- Garðabær — 2.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 8 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,085 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Vífilsstaðavatn
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISK
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Beer & brewery tour at Gæðingur breweryfrom 5.900 ISK · 1 h
E-MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR FOR BEGINNERS IN REYKJAVIKfrom 29.000 ISK · 2 h
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
Audioguide for Self-Drive Tours (English & German)from 3.750 ISK
The mysterious Snæfellsnes National Park | Small Group Day Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 11 h
The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 8 h
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionVífilsstaðavatn weather and conditions
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Sólarhringur, Heiðmörk< 1 km - 2
Heiðmörk, hlíðahringur1 km - 3
Urriðakotshraun1 km - 4
Vífilsstaðahraun1 km - 5
Vífilsstaðahraun - Urriðakotshraun - Búrfellsgjá - Búrfell - Selvogsgata2 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær3 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Breiðholt4 km
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Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Vífilsstaðavatn hike?
The Vífilsstaðavatn trail is about 2.9 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Vífilsstaðavatn trailhead?
Vífilsstaðavatn is in Reykjavík Area. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Vífilsstaðavatn safe to hike alone?
Vífilsstaðavatn sits 2.6 km from Garðabær, and 2.7 km from Route 40. The uploader rated it easy. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Vífilsstaðavatn?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Dayanah Marszewska / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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