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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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Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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NorthReykjavíkSouth CoastWestEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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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 Ljósavatn

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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Daily conditions for your trip

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss
6.1 km·~7 min drive

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

Goðafoss
#2.Geitafoss
6.4 km·~8 min drive

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

Geitafoss
#3.Barnafoss
8.6 km·~10 min drive

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

#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

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit
11 km·~13 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar
15 km·~18 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Laugar in Þingeyjarsveit, North Iceland. Mapped with…

#4.Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur
17 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

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

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.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 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.

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