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Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn

Westfjords, Iceland

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Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn

Westfjords, Iceland

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Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn is the largest body of water on Ófeigsfjarðarheiði in Iceland. It is located in the Árneshreppur district in the Westfjords.

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Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.0284°N, 21.8901°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 28.5 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Hólmavík — 35.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 209 km in a straight line
What else is close: 69 mapped places within 20 km

Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn weather and conditions

At Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -3°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:56). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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How do I get to Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn?

Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn is in Westfjords. 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 Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn?

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 Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn?

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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Waterfalls

#1.Gljúfrabúi

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Rjúkandisfoss

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Rjúkandi

7.5 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Hvalárfoss

8.3 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Krossnes

18 km·~21 min drive

Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

18 km·~21 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

22 km·~27 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Nauteyrarlaug

24 km·~29 min drive

A natural hot spring in the Westfjords — a simple geothermal pool in a remote spot. No…

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Urðartindur

15 km·~18 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#2.Urðartindur, Norðurfirði

15 km·~18 min drive

The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur. It has a spectacular view over…

#3.Valgeirsstaðir

15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site is by a lodge on a flat area at Valgeirsstaðir in the fjord, Norðurfjörður.

#4.Tjaldstæði í Reykjarfirði

27 km·~33 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

38 km·~45 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

43 km·~51 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

56 km·~67 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður

16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

37 km·~45 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Drangsnes

43 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Súðavík

50 km·~60 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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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