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Leirvogsvatn is a small lake, located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) northeast of Reykjavík, Iceland. It lies along Route 36.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Leirvogsvatn
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64.1967°N, 21.4539°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 36 (Mosfellsheiði)
Off the main road- 0.9 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 11.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 24 km in a straight line
What else is close- 535 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Leirvogsvatn
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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 regionLeirvogsvatn weather and conditions
Last updated
4°Cpartly cloudy · feels -1°C7 m/sgusts 109 h 51 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:06
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region
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
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Hafravatn13 km - 2
Langavatn14 km - 3
Þingvallavatn14 km - 4
Reynisvatn16 km - 5
Rauðavatn18 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær6 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær12 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur15 km
Fuel
- 1
Mosfellsbær12 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Bjarkarholt12 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Langitangi13 km · 310.8 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
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questions
How do I get to Leirvogsvatn?
Leirvogsvatn 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 Leirvogsvatn?
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 Leirvogsvatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Leirvogsvatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Leirvogsvatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Leirvogsvatn?
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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Reykholt · 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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