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Hreðavatn

West Iceland, Iceland1.3 km² surface0.005 km long

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LakeWest Iceland

Hreðavatn

West Iceland, Iceland1.3 km² surface0.005 km long

About

Hreðavatn is a lake in the west of Iceland. It is situated near Route 1 between Borgarnes and the pass of Holtavörtuheiði.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Hreðavatn is in West Iceland at 64.7550°N, 21.5886°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 5240 (Baulan-Norðurá)
Off the main road: 7.7 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Bifröst — 2.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 70 km in a straight line
What else is close: 151 mapped places within 20 km

Hreðavatn weather and conditions

At Hreðavatn in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 1 m/s gusting to 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· 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 Hreðavatn

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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

Hreðavatn — 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 Hreðavatn?

Hreðavatn 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 Hreðavatn?

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 Hreðavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Hreðavatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Hreðavatn?

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.Glanni

2 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Laxfoss

2.4 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Hamrafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Bjarnafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Árhver

15 km·~18 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Skrifla

17 km·~21 min drive

Hverinn hitaði upp skólann, öll íbúðarhús og mörg önnur hús staðarins allt til ársins 1974

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Varmaland

7.1 km·~9 min drive

The camp site at Varmaland is a big and spacious area and is well suitable for groups and…

#2.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

#3.Fossatún

18 km·~22 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

#4.Selsskógur

25 km·~30 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

21 km·~26 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan

28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

28 km·~34 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

28 km·~34 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hreðavatnsskáli

2.7 km·~3 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Baulan

9.6 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykholt

18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Borgarnes

25 km·~30 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 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