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Holtavörðuvatn

West Iceland, Iceland

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Holtavörðuvatn

West Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Holtavörðuvatn

Holtavörðuvatn is in West Iceland at 64.9936°N, 21.0831°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 1 (Holtavörðuheiði)
Off the main road: 0.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Bifröst — 33.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 103 km in a straight line
What else is close: 40 mapped places within 20 km

Holtavörðuvatn weather and conditions

At Holtavörðuvatn in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), partly cloudy, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 13:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Holtavörðuvatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Holtavörðuvatn — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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How do I get to Holtavörðuvatn?

Holtavörðuvatn 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 Holtavörðuvatn?

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 Holtavörðuvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Holtavörðuvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Holtavörðuvatn?

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.Norðlingafoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Kambafoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Fosskotsfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Bjarnafoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Grafarlaug

21 km·~25 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

29 km·~35 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

30 km·~36 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Englandshverir

31 km·~38 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Borðeyri

24 km·~29 min drive

The camp site in the village borðeyri is in a flat area with windbreaks sheltering from…

#2.Camping Borðeyri

24 km·~29 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Sælukotið Árblik

27 km·~32 min drive

Árblik is about 12 km south of Budardalur close to road nr. 60. In Árblik there is a café…

#4.Fljótstunga

29 km·~35 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F575 Eysteinsdalsleið

17 km·~20 min drive

Last real F-road on Snæfellsnes

#2.F578 Arnarvatnsvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

Road to 100+ lakes

2 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

34 km·~41 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

45 km·~54 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hyrnan

64 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Ljómalind

64 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Staðarskáli

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hreðavatnsskáli

33 km·~40 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsafell

34 km·~41 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Búðardalur

34 km·~41 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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