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64.9728°N, 15.2725°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 30 km from Route 95
Nearest town- Reyðarfjörður — 49.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 331 km in a straight line
What else is close- 60 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Langavatn
Ice fishing tour from Akureyrifrom 75.000 ISK · 6 h
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Eskifjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Wild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionLangavatn weather and conditions
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0°Cclear · feels -7°C7 m/sgusts 119 h 46 mdaylight · 07:54 – 17:39
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
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- 1Ódáðavötn29 km
- 2
Skriðuvatn30 km - 3Kelduárvatn32 km
- 4
Hálslón reservoir32 km - 5
Heiðarvatn33 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
Fuel
- 1Hallormsstaður28 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2Skjöldólfsstaðir39 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Reyðarfjörður49 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Langavatn?
Langavatn 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 Langavatn?
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 Langavatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Langavatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Langavatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Langavatn?
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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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Berserkur · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
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