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64.4097°N, 15.4436°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Efstafellsvatn
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 h
Buggy tours - beach and secret glacier lagoon - 4-5 hoursfrom 54.500 ISK · 4 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Glaciers of Höfn - Where ice shapes lifefrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajökull Glacierfrom 31.500 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Glacier Tourfrom 31.000 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Frozen Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 h
Glacier Kayak Adventure at Heinabergslónfrom 20.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoonfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionEfstafellsvatn weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1
Hornafjörður17 km - 2
Skarðsfjörður23 km - 3Kollumúlavatn26 km
- 4
Papafjörður27 km - 5Kelduárvatn31 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Hoffell Hot Tubs3 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður5 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Höfn21 km
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Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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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.
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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
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