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63.6656°N, 18.2667°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 4.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 14.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 188 km in a straight line
What else is close- 98 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Fljótsbotn
Hvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 h
Reynisfjall Electric Mountain Bike Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Katla FastTrack Ice Cave Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 3 h
Katla Ice Cave & Black Beach with Dronefrom 41.500 ISK · 4 h
A Zipline in Vik, South Icelandfrom 13.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
The Best of Vik – 1 Hour Express Tourfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Black Beach Riding Tourfrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h
Family Beach Ridefrom 11.000 ISK · 30 min
Paragliding tandem flightfrom 39.000 ISK · 1 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionFljótsbotn weather and conditions
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1°Cclear · feels -2°C1 m/swind9 h 54 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:55
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Heiðarvatn42 km - 2Gæsavatn43 km
- 3
Lambavatn45 km - 4Grænalón46 km
- 5Kirkjufellsvatn47 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur17 km
- 2Strútslaug41 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur46 km
Fuel
- 1
Kirkjubæjarklaustur18 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Vík í Mýrdal45 km · 308.2 kr/L
- 3Freysnes76 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Fljótsbotn?
Fljótsbotn is in South Coast. 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 Fljótsbotn?
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 Fljótsbotn before you cast.
Can I swim in Fljótsbotn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Fljótsbotn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Fljótsbotn?
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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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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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