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Lagarfljót

East Iceland, Iceland53 km² surface0.025 km long
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Lagarfljót

East Iceland, Iceland53 km² surface0.025 km long

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Lagarfljót also called Fljótið is a river situated in the east of Iceland near Egilsstaðir. Its surface measures 53 square kilometres (20 sq mi) and it is 25 kilometres (16 mi) long; its greatest width is 2.

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Parking: Free
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Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Lagarfljót

Free cancellationSmall groups
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Lambafoss
12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Ljósáfoss
14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Fardagafoss
16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Fardagafoss
#4.Hengifoss
17 km·~20 min drive

Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland, 128 meters. It is located in…

Hengifoss
4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir
13 km·~16 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing
15 km·~18 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður
29 km·~35 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#4.Laugavallalaug
31 km·~37 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Camping Mjóanes
3.9 km·~5 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#2.Sandfellsskógur
7 km·~8 min drive

The camp site in Sandfellsskógur is a nice camp site that is mostly in a small forest.

#3.Höfðavík
11 km·~14 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.Hallormsstaður Höfðavík
11 km·~14 min drive

There are two camp sites in the forest, one in Atlavík and the other in Höfðavík. Atlavík…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
12 km·~15 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
13 km·~15 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
24 km·~29 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
29 km·~35 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hallormsstaður
12 km·~14 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Egilsstaðir
12 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Egilsstaðir Miðvangi
13 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut
13 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near East Iceland

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How do I get to Lagarfljót?
Lagarfljót is in East 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 Lagarfljót?
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 Lagarfljót before you cast.
Can I swim in Lagarfljót?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Lagarfljót before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Lagarfljót?
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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