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Hestvatn

South Coast, Iceland6.8 km² surface

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Hestvatn

South Coast, Iceland6.8 km² surface

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Hestvatn is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0222°N, 20.7058°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 6.5 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Sólheimar — 5.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 62 km in a straight line
What else is close: 102 mapped places within 20 km

Hestvatn weather and conditions

At Hestvatn in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 12°C, mostly clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 12:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Hestvatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Hestvatn — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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How do I get to Hestvatn?

Hestvatn is in South Coast. 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 Hestvatn?

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 Hestvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Hestvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Hestvatn?

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

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Urriðafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. With a flow…

#2.Árnesflúðir

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Krókadælarflúð

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Hestafoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

5.5 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

9 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Hrunamannahreppur

16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hraunborgir Grímsnesi

5.5 km·~7 min drive

The lava village is an hidden treasure located close to the golden circle. Good camping…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Borg

6.7 km·~8 min drive

The campground at Borg is very well located, with a swimming pool and a playground within…

#3.Borg í Grimsnesi

6.8 km·~8 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldvæðið í Brautarholti

8.9 km·~11 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

11 km·~13 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Hagkaup Sérvara

16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

16 km·~19 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

17 km·~20 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

17 km·~21 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Minni Borg

6.5 km·~8 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Selfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 300.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Landvegamót

19 km·~23 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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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