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Gæsavatn

South Coast, Iceland

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Gæsavatn

South Coast, Iceland

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Gæsavatn is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5094°N, 19.0519°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 6.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 10.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 158 km in a straight line
What else is close: 247 mapped places within 20 km

Gæsavatn weather and conditions

At Gæsavatn in South Coast, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 37 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 06:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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South Coast Reykjavík West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Gæsavatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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How do I get to Gæsavatn?

Gæsavatn 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 Gæsavatn?

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 Gæsavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Gæsavatn?

Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Gæsavatn before entering the water.

When is the best time to visit Gæsavatn?

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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Huldufoss

8.5 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Remundargilsfossi

9.8 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Biniöfoss

10 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Uxafótafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug

28 km·~34 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Hot Spring Shower

37 km·~45 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Strútslaug

41 km·~49 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þakgil

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Þakgil is located in a beautiful landscapi between the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Vík í Mýrdal

10 km·~12 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

23 km·~28 min drive

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#4.Þvergil

27 km·~33 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F206 Lakavegur

24 km·~29 min drive

Road to Laki craters

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

11 km·~13 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

59 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

61 km·~73 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

76 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

10 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

59 km·~71 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vestmannaeyjar

61 km·~73 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

64 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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