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Hundavötn

Map of Hundavötn

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64.9517°N, 19.7769°W · Highlands

Plan your visit

Off the main road
9.8 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Laugarbakki — 67 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
137 km in a straight line
What else is close
42 mapped places within 20 km

Hundavötn weather and conditions

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1°Cfog · feels -10°C16 m/sgusts 219 h 46 mdaylight · 08:12 – 17:57
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Húsafell59 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Víðihlíð62 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Staðarskáli65 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga74 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin82 km
  3. 3Hlíðarkaup87 km
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Frequently
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questions

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