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66.0218°N, 17.3669°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 3.4 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Húsavík — 2.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 299 km in a straight line
What else is close- 68 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kaldbakstjarnir
The Saltvík tourfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
Húsavík Original Whale Watchingfrom 14.036 ISK · 3 h
Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tourfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
Húsavík: Small-Family Run, Responsible Whale Watchingfrom 11.990 ISK · 3 h
Geosea Ticketfrom 7.490 ISK
Big Whale Safari & Puffinsfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
Whale Watchingfrom 12.490 ISK · 3 h
Whales & Horsesfrom 22.990 ISK · 4 h
From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKaldbakstjarnir weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Botnsvatn4 km - 2Höskuldsvatn10 km
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Langavatn22 km - 4
Vestmannsvatn25 km - 5
Víkingavatn26 km
Waterfalls
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- 1Goldfish Pond< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík3 km
- 3Ostakarið4 km
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(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 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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How do I get to Kaldbakstjarnir?
Kaldbakstjarnir is in North 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 Kaldbakstjarnir?
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 Kaldbakstjarnir before you cast.
Can I swim in Kaldbakstjarnir?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Kaldbakstjarnir before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Kaldbakstjarnir?
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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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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