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Bæjarvötn

North Iceland, Iceland

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Bæjarvötn

North Iceland, Iceland

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Bæjarvötn is in North Iceland at 65.7258°N, 21.4272°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 645 (Drangsnes - Kaldrananes)
Off the main road: 9.7 km from Route 68
Nearest town: Drangsnes — 4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 177 km in a straight line
What else is close: 82 mapped places within 20 km

Bæjarvötn weather and conditions

At Bæjarvötn in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 02:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 02:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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North Reykjavík South Coast West East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Bæjarvötn

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

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Bæjarvötn?

Bæjarvötn 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 Bæjarvötn?

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 Bæjarvötn before you cast.

Can I swim in Bæjarvötn?

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

When is the best time to visit Bæjarvötn?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

7.3 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Àlftafoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Djúpavíkurfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Laugufoss

25 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Drangsnes Hot Pots

3.9 km·~5 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

4.1 km·~5 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Gvendarlaug hin forna

7.5 km·~9 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

12 km·~14 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

3.9 km·~5 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Drangsnes

3.9 km·~5 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

#3.Hveravík

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

4.1 km·~5 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

12 km·~15 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

43 km·~51 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Drangsnes

4.1 km·~5 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

12 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkalundur

36 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurfjörður

37 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

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

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