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South Coast, Iceland13 km² surface

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LakeSouth Coast

Apavatn

South Coast, Iceland13 km² surface

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Apavatn is a lake in southwest Iceland. With a surface area of around 13 km2 it is much larger than the neighbouring lake of Laugarvatn, which lies to the north of Apavatn.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Apavatn

Apavatn is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1749°N, 20.6561°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3.1 km from Route 37
Nearest town: Laugarás — 10.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 62 km in a straight line
What else is close: 159 mapped places within 20 km

Apavatn weather and conditions

At Apavatn in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Apavatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Apavatn — photo by Christian Bickel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

Photo: Christian Bickel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

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How do I get to Apavatn?

Apavatn 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 Apavatn?

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 Apavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Apavatn?

Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Apavatn before entering the water.

When is the best time to visit Apavatn?

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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Hlauptungufoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Midfoss

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Brúarfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Dimmufoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð

7.5 km·~9 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Hrunamannahreppur

10 km·~12 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

12 km·~15 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Laugarvatn

6.4 km·~8 min drive

The camp site at Laugarvatn is a large camp site with a lot of activities close by as…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Reykholti

9.9 km·~12 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…

#3.Reykholt, Aratunga

10 km·~12 min drive

The camp site at Reykholt is located in the village. There are toilet facilities as well…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Starfsmannafélags ÍSAL

12 km·~14 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

9.4 km·~11 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

6 km·~7 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

17 km·~20 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara

31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

31 km·~37 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Laugarvatn

6.1 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Brautarhóll

9.8 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Minni Borg

12 km·~15 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christian Bickel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de
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