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64.0833°N, 21.7833°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 408 (Heiðmerkurvegur)
Off the main road- 2.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kópavogsbær — 6.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 10 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,090 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Elliðavatn
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
Viking Horses Sleipnir Evening Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISK
The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 8 h
Chromo Sapiens: Soup & Installationfrom 4.900 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit with guided tour | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.950 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.913 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Prosecco & Installationfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionElliðavatn weather and conditions
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3°Cmostly clear · feels -1°C3 m/sgusts 69 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:08
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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Rauðavatn3 km - 2
Vífilsstaðavatn4 km - 3
Reynisvatn5 km - 4
Langavatn6 km - 5
Kaldá8 km
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A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Elliðavatn?
Elliðavatn is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Elliðavatn?
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 Elliðavatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Elliðavatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Elliðavatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Elliðavatn?
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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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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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