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Hvítárvatn is a lake in the Highlands of Iceland and the source of the glacial river Hvítá, Árnessýsla. It is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Gullfoss waterfall.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Hvítárvatn
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64.6046°N, 19.8442°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 5.8 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 45.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 113 km in a straight line
What else is close- 33 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hvítárvatn
Red Glacier Monster Truck Tour - Unique Langjökull Glacier Tour from Gullfossfrom 22.900 ISK · 4 h
Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck from Gullfossfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 h
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Klaki Base Campfrom 36.900 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHvítárvatn weather and conditions
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3°Cclear · feels -2°C7 m/sgusts 119 h 48 mdaylight · 08:11 – 17:59
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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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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Hagavatn25 km - 2Grænavatn25 km
- 3Helgavatn35 km
- 4Hundavötn39 km
- 5
Arnarvatn-Stóra46 km
Waterfalls
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Fuel
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Hvítárvatn?
Hvítárvatn 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 Hvítárvatn?
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 Hvítárvatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Hvítárvatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Hvítárvatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Hvítárvatn?
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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Smiley.toerist · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 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
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