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Kvíslavatn

Highlands, Iceland20 km² surface0.012 km long

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Kvíslavatn

Highlands, Iceland20 km² surface0.012 km long

About

Kvíslavatn is a lake in Iceland. The lake is situated in the Highlands of Iceland to the west of Sprengisandur highland road and to the south-east of the glacier Hofsjökull.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Kvíslavatn is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.5533°N, 18.5906°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 14.7 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 91.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 168 km in a straight line
What else is close: 9 mapped places within 20 km

Kvíslavatn weather and conditions

At Kvíslavatn in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 05:53, sunset 20:37). 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 Kvíslavatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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

Photos & videos

Kvíslavatn — photo by rheins · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Photo: rheins · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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How do I get to Kvíslavatn?

Kvíslavatn 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 Kvíslavatn?

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 Kvíslavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Kvíslavatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Kvíslavatn?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Skuggafoss

29 km·~35 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#2.Hvanngiljafoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Fagrifoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Dynkur

37 km·~45 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

34 km·~41 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hveradalir

35 km·~42 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Sundlaug

36 km·~43 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

37 km·~44 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur

32 km·~38 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

37 km·~44 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#3.Árbúðir

53 km·~64 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Laugafell

54 km·~65 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

89 km·~107 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

96 km·~115 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúðin

110 km·~132 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

119 km·~142 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

52 km·~62 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

87 km·~104 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

88 km·~106 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

96 km·~115 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.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 →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · rheins · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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