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Hvalvatn

West Iceland, Iceland4.1 km² surface

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LakeWest Iceland

Hvalvatn

West Iceland, Iceland4.1 km² surface

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The lake Hvalvatn is situated east of Hvalfjörður in the western portion of Iceland. It lies to the east of the tuya Hvalfell.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Hvalvatn is in West Iceland at 64.3833°N, 21.1667°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 8 km from Route 52
Nearest town: Reykholt — 32.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 46 km in a straight line
What else is close: 353 mapped places within 20 km

Hvalvatn weather and conditions

At Hvalvatn in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 1°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Hvalvatn

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

Hvalvatn — photo by Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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How do I get to Hvalvatn?

Hvalvatn 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 Hvalvatn?

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 Hvalvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Hvalvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Hvalvatn?

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.Breiðifoss

3.1 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Glymur

4.2 km·~5 min drive

Iceland's second tallest waterfall at 198 meters. Getting there is an adventure — cave…

#3.Stóragil

4.5 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Staur

4.8 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Krosslaug

14 km·~16 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

18 km·~22 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

19 km·~23 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

21 km·~26 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hvannabrekka

12 km·~14 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Nyrðri-Leirar

12 km·~15 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Fagrabrekka

12 km·~15 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Bjarteyjarsandur

17 km·~20 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

28 km·~33 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

35 km·~42 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

35 km·~42 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

35 km·~42 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla

21 km·~25 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarvatn

28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Grundartangi

30 km·~36 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykholt

32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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 · Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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