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Efstafellsvatn

East Iceland, Iceland

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Efstafellsvatn

East Iceland, Iceland

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Efstafellsvatn is in East Iceland at 64.4097°N, 15.4436°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 7.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 15 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 315 km in a straight line
What else is close: 85 mapped places within 20 km

Efstafellsvatn weather and conditions

At Efstafellsvatn in East Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:00 (Iceland time): 6°C, rain, wind 1 m/s gusting to 4 m/s, 1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:24). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 19:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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East Reykjavík South Coast West North 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 Efstafellsvatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

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How do I get to Efstafellsvatn?

Efstafellsvatn is in East 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 Efstafellsvatn?

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 Efstafellsvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Efstafellsvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Efstafellsvatn?

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.Bólstaðafoss

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Bergárfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

Bergárfoss (Q27008747 in Wikidata) is an eastern-Iceland waterfall recorded in…

#3.Innstifoss

25 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Skútafoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Hoffell Hot Tubs

3 km·~4 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

5.1 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

21 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Laugarfell Hot Pots

53 km·~64 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Haukafell

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Haukafell is a remote camping site in the southeast of Iceland. This area is a hidden gem…

#2.Myllulækur

11 km·~14 min drive

New campsite located 12km from Höfn in Hornafjörður with a beautiful mountain view.

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði

20 km·~25 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið er við innkeyrsluna inn í bæinn. Margar flatir og pallar. Rúmgott með miklu…

#4.Múlaskáli

21 km·~25 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

21 km·~25 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

62 km·~74 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið

81 km·~97 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

90 km·~108 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Höfn

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Djúpivogur

62 km·~74 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Breiðdalsvík

81 km·~97 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

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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