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Langisjór

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Langisjór

South Coast26 km² surface

About

Langisjór is a lake in the western part of Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. It is around 20 km in length and up to 2 km wide, with a total surface area of about 26 km2 (10 sq mi) and a depth of 75m at its deepest point.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.

Map of Langisjór

Map

64.1744°N, 18.3019°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
33.2 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 46.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
176 km in a straight line
What else is close
64 mapped places within 20 km

Langisjór weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Clight drizzle · feels -3°C5 m/sgusts 89 h 51 mdaylight · 08:03 – 17:54
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Photos & videos

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Jökulvatn11 km
  2. 2Lambavatn12 km
  3. 3Litlisjór18 km
  4. 4Grænavatn20 km
  5. 5Langavatn25 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur44 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Hrauneyjar48 km · 315.8 kr/L
  3. 3Freysnes71 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör44 km
  2. 2Krónan91 km
  3. 3Krambúð98 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

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