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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.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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66.0284°N, 21.8901°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Nyrðra-Vatnalautavatn
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionNyrðra-Vatnalautavatn weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Hrófbergsvatn32 km
- 2Skorarvatn32 km
- 3Urriðavötn36 km
- 4Fremra-Selvatn36 km
- 5Efstadalsvatn37 km
Waterfalls
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Fuel
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Norðurfjörður16 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Hólmavík37 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Drangsnes43 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
- Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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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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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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