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Map of Fremra-Selvatn
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65.8669°N, 22.5739°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Off the main road
- 6.3 km from Route 61
Nearest town
- Súðavík — 28.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 194 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 65 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Fremra-Selvatn
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Lake Escapefrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Hike and Waterfall tripfrom 55.000 ISK · 6 hFremra-Selvatn weather and conditions
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0°Covercast · feels -9°C10 m/sgusts 179 h 40 mdaylight · 08:26 – 18:06
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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
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Efstadalsvatn10 km
- 2Gedduvatn24 km
- 3Hólmavatn29 km
- 4Gufudalsvatn34 km
- 5Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn36 km
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1Súðavík26 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Ísafjörður33 km · 306.8 kr/L - 3
Bjarkalundur41 km · 310.9 kr/L
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Fremra-Selvatn?
Fremra-Selvatn is in Westfjords. 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 Fremra-Selvatn?
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 Fremra-Selvatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Fremra-Selvatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Fremra-Selvatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Fremra-Selvatn?
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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