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Map of Eyjavatn
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65.8714°N, 15.4986°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road
- 25.7 km from Route 85
Nearest town
- Vopnafjörður — 33.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 358 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 9 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Eyjavatn
Earth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 h
Earth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Earth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Snowshoeing in Krafla volcanic areafrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tourfrom 49.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn 1.Hour Snowmobile Safarifrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Bike and Bathfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 hEyjavatn weather and conditions
Last updated
0°Cclear · feels -6°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 40 mdaylight · 07:58 – 17:37
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Hafralón5 km
- 2Hólmavatn12 km
- 3Haugsvatn19 km
- 4Viðarvötn43 km
- 5Geldingavatn45 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur28 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð36 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Norðurþing48 km
Fuel
- 1
Vopnafjörður33 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Bakkafjörður36 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Þórshöfn37 km · 310.9 kr/L
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Eyjavatn?
Eyjavatn is in North 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 Eyjavatn?
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 Eyjavatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Eyjavatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Eyjavatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Eyjavatn?
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.
Data & sources
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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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