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64.3781°N, 21.8081°W · West Iceland
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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
Tours near Eiðisvatn
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionEiðisvatn weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Meðalfellsvatn13 km - 2
Skorradalsvatn23 km - 3Myrkavatn28 km
- 4Kerlingavatn28 km
- 5
Hvalvatn31 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit10 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur12 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður14 km
Fuel
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Grundartangi3 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Ferstikla11 km · 308.7 kr/L
- 3
Elínarvegur13 km · 307.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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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.
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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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