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Apavatn
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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.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
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30 min stop
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Swimming_pool hot spring
Campsites
The camp site at Laugarvatn is a large camp site with a lot of activities close by as…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…
The camp site at Reykholt is located in the village. There are toilet facilities as well…
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
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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