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Hólmavatn

North Iceland, Iceland

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Hólmavatn

North Iceland, Iceland

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Hólmavatn is in North Iceland at 65.9708°N, 15.4208°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 16.2 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Þórshöfn — 25.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 367 km in a straight line
What else is close: 12 mapped places within 20 km

Hólmavatn weather and conditions

At Hólmavatn in North Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 00:45 (Iceland time): 4°C, overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:34, sunset 20:30). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 00:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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North Reykjavík South Coast West East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Hólmavatn

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

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Hólmavatn?

Hólmavatn is in North 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 Hólmavatn?

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 Hólmavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Hólmavatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Hólmavatn?

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

1Eyjavatn12 km
2Hafralón16 km
3Haugsvatn30 km
4Viðarvötn35 km
5Gæsavatn42 km

Waterfalls

#1.Geldingafoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Selárfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Gljúfursárfoss

42 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Hafragilsfoss

47 km·~56 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

29 km·~35 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

30 km·~36 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

47 km·~57 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

67 km·~80 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn

26 km·~31 min drive

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

#2.Bakkafjörður

29 km·~35 min drive

Family-friendly campsite with a football pitch, jump pad and frisbee golf. Nearby are…

#3.Vopnafjörður

36 km·~43 min drive

The camp site is located in the hills close to the center of town. The view is great over…

#4.Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði

37 km·~45 min drive

The camp site Ásbrandsstaðir is well located in east Iceland, only about 8 km from the…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

26 km·~31 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Kauptún

36 km·~43 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslunin Skerjakolla

59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

77 km·~93 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Þórshöfn

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bakkafjörður

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vopnafjörður

36 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásbyrgi

49 km·~58 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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