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Ljósavatn

North Iceland, Iceland3.2 km² surface

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Ljósavatn

North Iceland, Iceland3.2 km² surface

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Ljósavatn is in North Iceland at 65.7028°N, 17.6756°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2.5 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Laugar — 14.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 265 km in a straight line
What else is close: 87 mapped places within 20 km

Ljósavatn weather and conditions

At Ljósavatn in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 13:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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North Reykjavík South Coast West East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Ljósavatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Ljósavatn — photo by Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Ljósavatn?

Ljósavatn 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 Ljósavatn?

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 Ljósavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Ljósavatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Ljósavatn?

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

Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

6.1 km·~7 min drive

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

#2.Geitafoss

6.4 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Barnafoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ullarfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

15 km·~18 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

#4.Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur

17 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vaglaskógur

9.8 km·~12 min drive

The camp site Vaglaskógur is in the valley Fnjóskárdalur. The forest Vaglaskógur is the…

#2.Systragil

10 km·~12 min drive

The camp site Systragil is in the valley Fnjóskadalur, a short distance from Akureyri. A…

#3.Laugar Camping

14 km·~17 min drive

The campsite at Laugar, Northeast of Iceland. Booking is not allowed before arriving at…

#4.CJA camping, Laugar

15 km·~18 min drive

A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F843 Dyngjufjöll

14 km·~17 min drive

The forgotten road to Askja

#2.F649 Ófeigsfjarðarvegur

16 km·~19 min drive

Road to an abandoned fjord

2 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hagkaup

19 km·~23 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

19 km·~23 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

20 km·~24 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

20 km·~24 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Fosshóll

6.5 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugar

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Leiruvegur

19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Furuvellir

19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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