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Bretavatn

West Iceland, Iceland

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Bretavatn

West Iceland, Iceland

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Bretavatn is in West Iceland at 64.6887°N, 22.0857°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 539 (Hítardalsvegur að Hítarvatnsvegi)
Off the main road: 6.8 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Borgarnes — 18.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 61 km in a straight line
What else is close: 73 mapped places within 20 km

Bretavatn weather and conditions

At Bretavatn in West Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 12:30 (Iceland time): 9°C, overcast, wind 1 m/s gusting to 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 20:51). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 12:30· 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

−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 Bretavatn

Free cancellation

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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Photos & videos

Bretavatn — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Bretavatn?

Bretavatn 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 Bretavatn?

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 Bretavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Bretavatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Bretavatn?

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

Waterfalls

#1.Brúarfoss

6.7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Skuggafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Langárfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Sjávarfoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

17 km·~20 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#2.Landbrotalaug

19 km·~23 min drive

Tiny natural hot pot on Snæfellsnes. Fits two people. Hidden gem.

#3.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

23 km·~28 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Árhver

34 km·~41 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Snorrastaðir

14 km·~17 min drive

Snorrastaðir Farm holiday is a camp site and a farm holiday in a great location in…

#2.Lindartunga

17 km·~20 min drive

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

#3.Borgarnes

17 km·~21 min drive

The camp site is in the small town Borgarnes, by highway no 1 on the way out of town…

#4.Laugargerðisskóli

21 km·~26 min drive

Laugargerðisskóli camping site is open during the summer months. It is located at…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan

18 km·~22 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

18 km·~22 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind

18 km·~22 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

18 km·~22 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Borgarnes

16 km·~20 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Baulan

20 km·~24 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hreðavatnsskáli

27 km·~33 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Breiðablik

32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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