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West Iceland, Iceland

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Myrkavatn

West Iceland, Iceland

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Myrkavatn is in West Iceland at 64.3272°N, 21.2418°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 8.2 km from Route 47
Nearest town: Reykjavíkurborg — 27.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 39 km in a straight line
What else is close: 350 mapped places within 20 km

Myrkavatn weather and conditions

At Myrkavatn in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North 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 Myrkavatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How do I get to Myrkavatn?

Myrkavatn is in West 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 Myrkavatn?

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 Myrkavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Myrkavatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Myrkavatn?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Þrándarstaðafossar

5.9 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Folaldafoss

6.3 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Staur

6.3 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Stóragil

6.5 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

16 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Krosslaug

20 km·~24 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

23 km·~27 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hvannabrekka

8.8 km·~11 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Fagrabrekka

9 km·~11 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Nyrðri-Leirar

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Hjalli

15 km·~18 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

27 km·~33 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

28 km·~34 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

28 km·~34 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

28 km·~34 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla

19 km·~23 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundartangi

26 km·~31 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarvatn

27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Mosfellsbær

28 km·~34 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

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

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