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64.7808°N, 21.9722°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 11.4 km from Route 54
Nearest town- Bifröst — 20 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 71 km in a straight line
What else is close- 101 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Grjótárvatn
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Stykkishólmur - Flateyfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 minInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGrjótárvatn weather and conditions
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4°Covercast · feels -3°C9 m/sgusts 129 h 47 mdaylight · 08:20 – 18:07
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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- 1Háleiksvatn5 km
- 2
Langavatn9 km - 3
Hítarvatn11 km - 4
Bretavatn12 km - 5
Hlíðarvatn16 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Landbrotalaug17 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð20 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð21 km
Fuel
- 1Baulan19 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 2Hreðavatnsskáli20 km · 303.6 kr/L
- 3
Borgarnes24 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How do I get to Grjótárvatn?
Grjótárvatn is in West Iceland. 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 Grjótárvatn?
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 Grjótárvatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Grjótárvatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Grjótárvatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Grjótárvatn?
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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