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Eiðisvatn

West Iceland, Iceland

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Eiðisvatn

West Iceland, Iceland

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Eiðisvatn is in West Iceland at 64.3781°N, 21.8081°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 47 (Hvalfj.norðanv.)
Off the main road: 1.3 km from Route 47
Nearest town: Melahverfi — 1.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 27 km in a straight line
What else is close: 238 mapped places within 20 km

Eiðisvatn weather and conditions

At Eiðisvatn in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 11:30 (Iceland time): 10°C, mostly clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 11:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Eiðisvatn

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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 Eiðisvatn?

Eiðisvatn 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 Eiðisvatn?

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 Eiðisvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Eiðisvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Eiðisvatn?

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.Laxfoss

2.2 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Hundafoss

2.2 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Svartifoss

2.6 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Sunnefjufoss

2.6 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

10 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

12 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður

14 km·~17 min drive

Akranes's municipal swimming pool per Visit West Iceland — toilets, a café and a sauna on…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes

16 km·~19 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Stóri – Lambhagi 4

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…

#2.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði

1.7 km·~2 min drive

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

#3.Hlaðir, Hvalfjarðarströnd

10 km·~12 min drive

The community center and camp site Hlaðir is a quiet and peaceful place in the northern…

#4.Þórisstaðir

14 km·~16 min drive

The Thorisstadir camping site is a large and family friendly site. You have a good area…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

13 km·~16 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

14 km·~17 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslun Einars Ólafssonar

14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

19 km·~23 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grundartangi

2.5 km·~3 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ferstikla

11 km·~13 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Elínarvegur

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Akranes

13 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 307.8 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

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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