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Highlands, Iceland

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Helgavatn

Highlands, Iceland

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Helgavatn is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.3575°N, 19.3856°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 17.1 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 49.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 126 km in a straight line
What else is close: 17 mapped places within 20 km

Helgavatn weather and conditions

At Helgavatn in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 21:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Highlands Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes

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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 Helgavatn

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

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How do I get to Helgavatn?

Helgavatn 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 Helgavatn?

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 Helgavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Helgavatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Helgavatn?

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.Gljúfurleitarfoss

7.1 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Dynkur

9.5 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Hvanngiljafoss

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Fagrifoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

30 km·~36 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

31 km·~37 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Hveradalir

32 km·~39 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Sundlaug

35 km·~43 min drive

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

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Áfangagil

30 km·~36 min drive

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

#2.Árbúðir

32 km·~38 min drive

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

#3.Hvítárnes

34 km·~41 min drive

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

#4.Landmannahellir

35 km·~42 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F735 Þjófadalavegur

22 km·~27 min drive

Side trip from Hveravellir into 'thief's valley

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

52 km·~62 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

67 km·~80 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

76 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

79 km·~95 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

18 km·~22 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

45 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

52 km·~62 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

55 km·~66 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

Data & sources

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

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