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Highlands, Iceland

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Arnarvatn-Stóra

Highlands, Iceland

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Arnarvatn-Stóra is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.9583°N, 20.3286°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F578 (Arnvh:Norðlfl-Arn)
Off the main road: 34.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Laugarbakki — 49.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 119 km in a straight line
What else is close: 6 mapped places within 20 km

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.

Arnarvatn-Stóra weather and conditions

At Arnarvatn-Stóra in Highlands, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 22:00 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 22:00· 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 Arnarvatn-Stóra

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Arnarvatn-Stóra — photo by Gunnarja · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Gunnarja · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Arnarvatn-Stóra?

Arnarvatn-Stóra is in Highlands. 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 Arnarvatn-Stóra?

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 Arnarvatn-Stóra before you cast.

Can I swim in Arnarvatn-Stóra?

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

When is the best time to visit Arnarvatn-Stóra?

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

1Hundavötn26 km
2Galtarvatn31 km
3Eyjavatn40 km
4Blöndulón40 km
5Blönduvatn43 km

Waterfalls

#1.Fosskotsfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Kambsfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Bröttuhlíðarfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Mýrarhver

38 km·~45 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Heimilishver

38 km·~45 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Hveravellir Pool

38 km·~45 min drive

Highland pool on Kjölur route between glaciers. Remote, natural. Old highland oasis.

#4.Eyvindarhver

38 km·~45 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Fljótstunga

34 km·~41 min drive

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

#2.Áfangi

35 km·~42 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Hveravellir

38 km·~46 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Húsafell

38 km·~46 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

57 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

69 km·~83 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

78 km·~94 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

85 km·~102 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

38 km·~46 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Staðarskáli

41 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarbakki

49 km·~58 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Víðihlíð

49 km·~59 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Gunnarja · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 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