East Iceland Lakes

17 lakes in East Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

17 lakes in East Iceland

Papafjörður

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Many lakes are inaccessible in winter - plan seasonal visits accordingly.

Skarðsfjörður

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

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Eiðavatn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Check if swimming is permitted - some lakes are protected or dangerous.

Skriðuvatn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

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Ódáðavötn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

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Efstafellsvatn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

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Haukstjörn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

Heiðarvatn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

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Hnúksvatn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

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Hnútuvatn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

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Kelduárvatn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Many lakes are inaccessible in winter - plan seasonal visits accordingly.

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Kollumúlavatn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Krókavatn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Langavatn

East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

The Hálslón Reservoir is a storage reservoir in Eastern Iceland on the Jökulsá á Dal River. The reservoir stores water for use in hydroelectricity production with the Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Plant. The reservoir was formed by three different concrete-faced, rock-filled embankment dams: the Kárahnjúkastífla Dam, the Desjarárstífla Dam and the Sauðárdalsstífla Dam. East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

57 km² surface

Lagarfljót

Long narrow lake in east Iceland, home to the legendary Lagarfljót worm - Iceland's version of the Loch Ness monster. The lake is beautiful regardless of monster status. Hallormsstaðaskógur forest (Iceland's largest) lines one shore. Good hiking, autumn colors. The nearby town of Egilsstaðir is east Iceland's main hub. The lake drive is scenic and uncrowded. East Iceland deserves more visitors. This lake is a good reason to come.

53 km² surface

Hornafjörður

Hornafjörður is a small fjord in southeastern Iceland. The town Höfn is located on its shores, and the Stokksnes headland is nearby. East Iceland lake. The Eastfjords region combines fjords, forests, and peaceful lakes. Check if swimming is permitted - some lakes are protected or dangerous.