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Laugarvatn

West Iceland, Iceland2.14 km² surface

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LakeWest Iceland

Laugarvatn

West Iceland, Iceland2.14 km² surface

About

Laugarvatn is the name of a lake and a small town in the south of Iceland. The lake is smaller than the neighbouring Apavatn.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Laugarvatn is in West Iceland at 64.2111°N, 20.7111°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 37 (Svínav-Laugarvatn)
Off the main road: 1.3 km from Route 37
Nearest town: Laugarás — 14.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 60 km in a straight line
What else is close: 121 mapped places within 20 km

Laugarvatn weather and conditions

At Laugarvatn in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Laugarvatn

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Laugarvatn — photo by Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Laugarvatn?

Laugarvatn is in West 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 Laugarvatn?

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 Laugarvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Laugarvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Laugarvatn?

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

1Krókatjarnir26 km
2Myrkavatn29 km
3Uxavatn29 km
4Hvalvatn29 km
5Langavatn32 km

Waterfalls

#1.Hlauptungufoss

10 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Midfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Brúarfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Dimmufoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Hrunamannahreppur

15 km·~18 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugarvatn

1.6 km·~2 min drive

The camp site at Laugarvatn is a large camp site with a lot of activities close by as…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Starfsmannafélags ÍSAL

11 km·~14 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Reykholti

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#4.Reykholt, Aratunga

13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site at Reykholt is located in the village. There are toilet facilities as well…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

14 km·~17 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

21 km·~25 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara

33 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

33 km·~40 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Laugarvatn

1.4 km·~2 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Brautarhóll

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Minni Borg

15 km·~18 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Andreas Tille · 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