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East Iceland, Iceland
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Hnúksvatn

East Iceland, Iceland

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Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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EastReykjavíkSouth CoastWestNorthWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Hnúksvatn

Free cancellationSmall groups
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Bæjarfoss
9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Rjúkandi
19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Lagarfoss
21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Fardagafoss
31 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Fardagafoss
4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing
22 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir
29 km·~35 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur
38 km·~45 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

#4.Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður
56 km·~67 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið við Hótel Svartaskóg
12 km·~15 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#2.Svartiskógur
13 km·~15 min drive

The camp site is next to Hotel Svartiskógur in a great location in eastern Iceland.

#3.Skjöldólfsstaðir
22 km·~26 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Fellabær – Skipalækur
27 km·~32 min drive

Skipalækur runs a campground in Fellabær. A cosy and calm area by the hill on Skipalækur.…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
29 km·~35 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
29 km·~35 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Kauptún
32 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
43 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skjöldólfsstaðir
22 km·~26 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fellabær
27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Egilsstaðir Miðvangi
29 km·~35 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir
29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near East Iceland

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How do I get to Hnúksvatn?
Hnúksvatn is in East 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 Hnúksvatn?
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 Hnúksvatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Hnúksvatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Hnúksvatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Hnúksvatn?
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.

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