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North Iceland, Iceland
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Laxárvatn

North Iceland, Iceland

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Laxárvatn

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Ketubjörg
16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Hverfjallsfoss
17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Háifoss
48 km·~58 min drive

One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 122 meters. Located in a dramatic canyon with its…

Háifoss
#4.Stórhólsfoss
49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd
23 km·~27 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Real Iceland experience. Check conditions before going.

#2.Foss Hot Pot
25 km·~30 min drive

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður
33 km·~39 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós
41 km·~50 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Skagaströnd
23 km·~28 min drive

The camp site is in a peaceful and quiet place at the top of the street Bogabraut and if…

#2.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug
33 km·~39 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Blönduós
41 km·~50 min drive

The camp site in the town Blönduós is good and well equipped camp site.

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki
45 km·~54 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
23 km·~28 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð
46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup
46 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
62 km·~74 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skagaströnd
23 km·~28 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Blönduós
41 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur
45 km·~54 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Hofsós
46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching
3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near North Iceland

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