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Breiðarvatn

West Iceland, Iceland

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Breiðarvatn

West Iceland, Iceland

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Breiðarvatn is in West Iceland at 65.2442°N, 21.6456°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 5.3 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Búðardalur — 16.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 123 km in a straight line
What else is close: 56 mapped places within 20 km

Breiðarvatn weather and conditions

At Breiðarvatn in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:00 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 10 m/s gusting to 15 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:52). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 22:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

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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 Breiðarvatn

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How do I get to Breiðarvatn?

Breiðarvatn is in West 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 Breiðarvatn?

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 Breiðarvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Breiðarvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Breiðarvatn?

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.Drifandagil Waterfall

9.4 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Ólafsdalsfossar

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Hvarfsdalsfossar

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Efri-Stokkafoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Gvendarlaug

9.1 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

25 km·~30 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

25 km·~30 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugar í Sælingsdal

7.3 km·~9 min drive

The camp site is located at Laugar in Sælingsdalur and is 16 km north of Búðardalur. The…

#2.Búðardalur

16 km·~19 min drive

The Budardalur camping site is located within a beautiful grove. When arriving from the…

#3.Sælukotið Árblik

25 km·~30 min drive

Árblik is about 12 km south of Budardalur close to road nr. 60. In Árblik there is a café…

#4.Saeberg Camping

25 km·~30 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

16 km·~19 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

37 km·~44 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

50 km·~60 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

54 km·~65 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Búðardalur

16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Staðarskáli

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykhólar

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarbakki

36 km·~43 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

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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