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Map of Háleiksvatn
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64.8136°N, 21.8953°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road
- 14.8 km from Route 55
Nearest town
- Bifröst — 17.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 74 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 142 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Háleiksvatn
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
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 minHáleiksvatn weather and conditions
Last updated
-4°Covercast · feels -13°C13 m/sgusts 179 h 47 mdaylight · 08:20 – 18:06
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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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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Grjótárvatn5 km
- 2
Langavatn6 km - 3
Hítarvatn8 km - 4
Hlíðarvatn15 km - 5
Hreðavatn16 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð17 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð20 km
- 3Landbrotalaug20 km
Fuel
- 1Hreðavatnsskáli18 km · 303.6 kr/L
- 2Baulan19 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 3
Borgarnes27 km · 279.8 kr/L
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
asked
questions
How do I get to Háleiksvatn?
Háleiksvatn 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 Háleiksvatn?
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 Háleiksvatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Háleiksvatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Háleiksvatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Háleiksvatn?
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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