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Hagavatn

Highlands, Iceland

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Hagavatn

Highlands, Iceland

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Map of Hagavatn

Hagavatn is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.4783°N, 20.2872°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 13.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 23.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 88 km in a straight line
What else is close: 161 mapped places within 20 km

Hagavatn weather and conditions

At Hagavatn in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 13:00· 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 Hagavatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Hagavatn — photo by Polarlys · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5

Photo: Polarlys · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5

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How do I get to Hagavatn?

Hagavatn is in Highlands. 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 Hagavatn?

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 Hagavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Hagavatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Hagavatn?

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.Nýifoss

1.5 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Gullfoss

19 km·~22 min drive

Iceland's most visited waterfall. Two massive drops cascade into a rugged canyon, with…

#3.Dimmufoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Brúarfoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Kúalaug

17 km·~20 min drive

Two small natural pools near Geysir, around 40°C. No facilities. Delicate surroundings -…

#2.Konungshver

18 km·~22 min drive

mountain in Iceland [Icelandic info]: Norðvestur frá Blesa er Konungshver (9) . Hann…

#3.Blesi

18 km·~22 min drive

Geyser hot spring

#4.Óþerrishola

19 km·~22 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Geysir, Haukadal

19 km·~22 min drive

The camp site at Geysir in Haukadal is located next to the famous geyser Geysir and is…

#2.Skjól

19 km·~23 min drive

Skjól Camping is a new camp site close to the famous Geysir hot spring. It is surrounded…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð

24 km·~28 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu

24 km·~29 min drive

The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

36 km·~43 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

39 km·~46 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara

69 km·~82 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

69 km·~82 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir

19 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Brautarhóll

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarvatn

36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell

37 km·~44 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Polarlys · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
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