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Hágöngulón

Highlands, Iceland

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Hágöngulón

Highlands, Iceland

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Hágöngulón is a lake in the Highlands of Iceland. It is 37 square kilometres (14 mi2) in area and it is situated nearly 10 kilometres (6.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Hágöngulón is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.5687°N, 18.1585°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 32.8 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 89.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 188 km in a straight line
What else is close: 25 mapped places within 20 km

Hágöngulón weather and conditions

At Hágöngulón in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -5°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 05:51, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· 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 Hágöngulón

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

Hágöngulón — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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How do I get to Hágöngulón?

Hágöngulón 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 Hágöngulón?

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 Hágöngulón before you cast.

Can I swim in Hágöngulón?

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

When is the best time to visit Hágöngulón?

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.Skuggafoss

47 km·~56 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#2.Hvanngiljafoss

50 km·~60 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Fagrifoss

51 km·~61 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Dynkur

56 km·~67 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell

52 km·~62 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

54 km·~65 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Hveradalir

55 km·~65 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Sundlaug

55 km·~66 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#2.Laugafell

52 km·~62 min drive

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

#3.Blágil

53 km·~64 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#4.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

56 km·~67 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F923 Jökuldalsvegur

17 km·~20 min drive

Near Stuðlagil basalt canyon

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

87 km·~104 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

115 km·~138 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

122 km·~147 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Fisk Kompaní

122 km·~147 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

68 km·~82 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

86 km·~104 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Freysnes

89 km·~106 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri

106 km·~127 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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