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64.1169°N, 21.6881°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 435 (Fangelsi Hólmsheiði - Hafravatnsvegur)
Off the main road- 3 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Mosfellsbær — 5.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 13 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,106 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Langavatn
Ice fishing tour from Akureyrifrom 75.000 ISK · 6 h
Viking Horses Sleipnir Evening Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Midnight Sun - Viking way ATV Adventure with transfer from Reykjavikfrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h
Superview - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventuresfrom 23.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
Reykjanes Peninsulafrom 77.686 ISK · 4 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionLangavatn weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels 2°C2 m/swind9 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:08
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Hafravatn2 km - 2
Reynisvatn2 km - 3
Rauðavatn4 km - 4
Elliðavatn6 km - 5
Vífilsstaðavatn10 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur3 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær4 km
- 3Víti5 km
Fuel
- 1
Kirkjustétt4 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Norðlingaholt4 km · 310.8 kr/L - 3Lambhagavegur4 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Langavatn?
Langavatn is in Reykjavík Area. 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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