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Lambavatn

South Coast, Iceland

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Lambavatn

South Coast, Iceland

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Map of Lambavatn

Lambavatn is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0683°N, 18.3003°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road F207 (Lakagígavegur)
Off the main road: 33 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 35.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 177 km in a straight line
What else is close: 80 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Lambavatn weather and conditions

At Lambavatn in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:53, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 13:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Lambavatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: Chmee2/Valtameri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Lambavatn?

Lambavatn is in South Coast. 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 Lambavatn?

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 Lambavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Lambavatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Lambavatn?

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

1Langisjór12 km
2Jökulvatn17 km
3Litlisjór21 km
4Grænavatn21 km
5Langavatn26 km

Waterfalls

#1.Ófærufoss

19 km·~23 min drive

Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull…

#2.Fagrifoss

22 km·~27 min drive

Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…

#3.Silfurfoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Foss á Síðu

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

34 km·~40 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

38 km·~45 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

38 km·~46 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Brennisteinsalda

38 km·~46 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Blágil

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#2.Skælingar

15 km·~17 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#3.Hólaskjól

23 km·~28 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#4.Hörgsland

30 km·~36 min drive

The camp site is right by Highway 1, about 5 km away from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, but in…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F235 Langisjór

16 km·~19 min drive

Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake

#2.F229 Jökulheimaleið

20 km·~23 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

2 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

80 km·~96 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

98 km·~118 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

106 km·~127 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

33 km·~40 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

50 km·~60 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Freysnes

69 km·~83 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Vík í Mýrdal

80 km·~96 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Chmee2/Valtameri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 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