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63.5094°N, 19.0519°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Gæsavatn
Katla Ice Cave Tour - Meet in Víkfrom 29.990 ISK · 3 h
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
Black Beach Buggy Tourfrom 25.900 ISK · 1 h
Þakgil Buggy Adventurefrom 40.500 ISK · 3 h
The Complete Katla Ice Cave Tour from Víkfrom 37.532 ISK · 4 h
A Zipline in Vik, South Icelandfrom 13.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
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 regionGæsavatn weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1
Heiðarvatn6 km - 2
Álftavatn40 km - 3
Fljótsbotn43 km - 4Kirkjufellsvatn52 km
- 5Grænalón56 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur11 km
- 2
Seljavallalaug28 km
- 3Hot Spring Shower37 km
Fuel
- 1
Vík í Mýrdal10 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur59 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3
Vestmannaeyjar61 km · 308.7 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
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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.
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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