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65.8269°N, 17.2736°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 87 (Hólasandur)
Off the main road- 0.4 km from Route 87
Nearest town- Laugar — 12.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 288 km in a straight line
What else is close- 40 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Langavatn
Ice fishing tour from Akureyrifrom 75.000 ISK · 6 h
The Saltvík tourfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
Siberian Husky Dog Sleddingfrom 40.000 ISK · 2 h
Siberian Husky Kennel Visitfrom 10.000 ISK · 1 h
Summer Dog sleddingfrom 30.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Buggy Adventure Mývatn - ATV tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 2 h
Húsavík Original Whale Watchingfrom 14.036 ISK · 3 h
Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tourfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
Geosea Ticketfrom 7.490 ISK
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionLangavatn weather and conditions
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5°Cclear · feels 1°C5 m/sgusts 89 h 40 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:44
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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- 1
Vestmannsvatn7 km - 2Kringluvatn7 km
- 3Höskuldsvatn18 km
- 4Kaldbakstjarnir22 km
- 5
Ljósavatn23 km
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Langavatn?
Langavatn is in North 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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