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Miklavatn in Borgarsveit is a lake in Skagafjörður, Iceland, near the head of the west side of the fjord. The lake is oblong and lies parallel to the western Héraðsvötn, narrowing slightly in the north.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Miklavatn
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65.7000°N, 19.5800°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 75 (Varmahl.-Sauðárkr)
Off the main road- 1.5 km from Route 75
Nearest town- Sauðárkrókur — 5.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 205 km in a straight line
What else is close- 100 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Miklavatn
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Kayak tripfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Family River raftingfrom 22.000 ISK · 3 h
Family Rafting (West)from 21.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Express Whale Watching From Dalvíkfrom 19.775 ISK · 2 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionMiklavatn weather and conditions
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6°Covercast · feels 2°C4 m/sgusts 79 h 41 mdaylight · 08:13 – 17:54
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Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Bjarnarvatn25 km
- 2
Svínavatn29 km - 3
Höfðavatn29 km - 4Laxárvatn30 km
- 5Hraunvatn33 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1
Sauðárkrókur5 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt5 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Varmahlíð17 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Miklavatn?
Miklavatn 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 Miklavatn?
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 Miklavatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Miklavatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Miklavatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Miklavatn?
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 · Navaro · 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
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