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Map of Litlisjór
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64.1655°N, 18.6674°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road
- 17.5 km from Route 26
Nearest town
- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 53.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 159 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 56 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Litlisjór
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Hvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 h
Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 h
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Glacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 h
The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hLitlisjór weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Hot springs
- 1
Brennisteinsalda27 km
- 2
Landmannalaugar Hot River27 km - 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra27 km
Fuel
- 1
Hrauneyjar30 km · 315.8 kr/L - 2
Kirkjubæjarklaustur51 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Árnes78 km · 310.9 kr/L
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Litlisjór?
Litlisjór 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 Litlisjór?
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 Litlisjór before you cast.
Can I swim in Litlisjór?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Litlisjór before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Litlisjór?
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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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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