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Bergsvatn

North Iceland, Iceland

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Bergsvatn

North Iceland, Iceland

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Bergsvatn is in North Iceland at 65.2486°N, 20.3592°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 18.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Laugarbakki — 26.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 144 km in a straight line
What else is close: 42 mapped places within 20 km

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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 Bergsvatn

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 Bergsvatn?

Bergsvatn 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 Bergsvatn?

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 Bergsvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Bergsvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Bergsvatn?

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.Bergárfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

Bergárfoss is a 40-metre waterfall on the Bergá, a stream in western Iceland (height and…

#2.Kolufossar

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Kornsa Waterfalls

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Kerafossar

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

26 km·~32 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð

33 km·~40 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

35 km·~42 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós

46 km·~55 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Dæli Víðidal

17 km·~21 min drive

Beautiful family campsite.

#2.Langafit Laugarbakka

26 km·~31 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

#3.Áfangi

31 km·~38 min drive

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

#4.Hvammstangi

31 km·~38 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

32 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

46 km·~55 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup

63 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Skagfirðingabúð

64 km·~77 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Víðihlíð

20 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarbakki

26 km·~31 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvammstangi

31 km·~38 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli

36 km·~43 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

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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