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66.4986°N, 16.1278°W · North Iceland
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Getting there- Road 870 (Melrakkaslétta)
Off the main road- 23.1 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Raufarhöfn — 9.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 376 km in a straight line
What else is close- 21 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Arnarvatn
Geosea Ticketfrom 7.490 ISK
From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Husavik Portfrom 25.900 ISK · 5 h 30 min
From Húsavík Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Turfhouse Museumfrom 25.000 ISK · 4 h
Dettifoss Waterfall, Ásbyrgi and Lake Mývatn - Shore Excursion from Húsavíkfrom 24.990 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Whales & Horsesfrom 22.990 ISK · 4 h
Big Whale Safari & Puffinsfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
Whale Watchingfrom 12.490 ISK · 3 h
Húsavík Original Whale Watchingfrom 14.036 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionArnarvatn weather and conditions
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5°Cpartly cloudy · feels 1°C4 m/sgusts 79 h 35 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:38
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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- 1Viðarvötn32 km
- 2Gæsavatn36 km
- 3
Víkingavatn54 km - 4
Ástjörn55 km - 5Hólmavatn67 km
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Arnarvatn?
Arnarvatn is in North Iceland. 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?
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 before you cast.
Can I swim in Arnarvatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Arnarvatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Arnarvatn?
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 · 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
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