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63.8547°N, 19.2467°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road F210 (Fjbak s. vesturhl)
Off the main road- 34.9 km from Route 26
Nearest town- Vík í Mýrdal — 49.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 135 km in a straight line
What else is close- 398 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.
Tours near Álftavatn
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 h
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Glacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Kayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 h
The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÁlftavatn weather and conditions
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-2°Covercast · feels -12°C13 m/sgusts 189 h 53 mdaylight · 08:06 – 17:59
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Kirkjufellsvatn20 km
- 2
Frostastaðavatn20 km - 3
Ljótipollur23 km - 4Eskihlíðarvatn24 km
- 5Hrafnabjargarvatn26 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra12 km
- 2Hot Spring Shower14 km
- 3Strútslaug15 km
Fuel
- 1
Hrauneyjar38 km · 315.8 kr/L - 2
Hvolsvöllur50 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Vík í Mýrdal50 km · 309.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours - Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Álftavatn?
Álftavatn is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland lakes often need a 4×4 and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I fish at Álftavatn?
Angling in Iceland requires a permit bought per water body from the landowner or local angling association, and gear used abroad must be disinfected first. Check the local rules for Álftavatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Álftavatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Álftavatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Álftavatn?
Roadside lakes are visitable year-round, though winter access depends on conditions. Highland lakes and reservoirs are typically reachable only in summer once the F-roads open. Check live road conditions before you drive.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Chmee2/Valtameri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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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