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Grænavatn

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Grænavatn

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Grænavatn is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 63.8844°N, 22.0547°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 42 (Seltún-Suðurstrandarvegur)
Off the main road: 0.2 km from Route 42
Nearest town: Hafnarfjörður — 16 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 30 km in a straight line
What else is close: 336 mapped places within 20 km

Grænavatn weather and conditions

At Grænavatn in Reykjanes, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 18:15 (Iceland time): 9°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 18:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Grænavatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

Blue Lagoon Admission

Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

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How do I get to Grænavatn?

Grænavatn is in Reykjanes Peninsula. 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 Grænavatn?

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 Grænavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Grænavatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Grænavatn?

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

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Breiðholtsfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Ullarfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Selásfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík

19 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

19 km·~23 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar

20 km·~23 min drive

Vogar's municipal swimming pool per Visit Reykjanes — a staffed geothermal pool, not a…

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík

19 km·~22 min drive

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

#2.Grindavík

19 km·~22 min drive

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

#3.T-bær

19 km·~23 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Gata Free Camping

19 km·~23 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

18 km·~22 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

19 km·~22 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

19 km·~23 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Fjarðarkaup

23 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Einhella

17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Norðurhella

18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Suðurhella

18 km·~22 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Grindavík

19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjanes Peninsula

Tours

#1.Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

10 hours

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

from 218.750 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Lagoon Admission

3 hours

from 16.490 ISKView tour →

#3.Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

7 hours

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 19.550 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjanes Peninsula

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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