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Kleifarvatn

Reykjavík Area, Iceland9 km² surface0.0047 km long

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LakeReykjavík Area

Kleifarvatn

Reykjavík Area, Iceland9 km² surface0.0047 km long

About

Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, situated in the southern part of the peninsula. It is located on the fissure zone of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Kleifarvatn is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 63.9268°N, 21.9702°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 42 (Vigdísarvallav.-Seltún)
Off the main road: 1.2 km from Route 42
Nearest town: Hafnarfjörður — 10.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 24 km in a straight line
What else is close: 388 mapped places within 20 km

Kleifarvatn weather and conditions

At Kleifarvatn in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 20:48). 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 Kleifarvatn

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Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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Photos & videos

Kleifarvatn — photo by Joe deSousa · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Photo: Joe deSousa · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

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How do I get to Kleifarvatn?

Kleifarvatn is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Kleifarvatn?

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 Kleifarvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Kleifarvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Kleifarvatn?

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.Litli-Foss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Breiðholtsfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Selásfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

5.5 km·~7 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#2.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

14 km·~17 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær

18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

19 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Viðistaðatúni

16 km·~20 min drive

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

#2.Hafnarfjörður

16 km·~20 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

#3.T-bær

17 km·~21 min drive

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

#4.Gata Free Camping

18 km·~21 min drive

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

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

13 km·~16 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

14 km·~17 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

14 km·~17 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Fjarðarkaup

17 km·~21 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Einhella

13 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Norðurhella

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Suðurhella

13 km·~16 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásvellir

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Joe deSousa · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
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