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Öskjuvatn

North Iceland, Iceland11 km² surface

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Öskjuvatn

North Iceland, Iceland11 km² surface

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Öskjuvatn is in North Iceland at 65.0310°N, 16.7466°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 66.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 267 km in a straight line
What else is close: 63 mapped places within 20 km

Öskjuvatn weather and conditions

At Öskjuvatn in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -6°C), light drizzle, wind 5 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:43, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 13:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Öskjuvatn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Öskjuvatn — photo by Michael Ryan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: Michael Ryan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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How do I get to Öskjuvatn?

Öskjuvatn 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 Öskjuvatn?

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 Öskjuvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Öskjuvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Öskjuvatn?

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

km column = your drive

1Víti Askja2 km
2Hagavatn39 km
3Svartárvatn42 km
4Háfsvatn57 km
5Brunnvatn58 km

Waterfalls

#1.Drekafoss

6.7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Skínandi

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Gljúfrasmiður

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Sauðárfoss

43 km·~52 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

2 km·~2 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Víti Askja

2.4 km·~3 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#3.Laugarvallalaug

46 km·~56 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hveragil

56 km·~68 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

7.2 km·~9 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Drekaskáli

7.3 km·~9 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Herðubreiðarlindir

30 km·~37 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

32 km·~38 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F88 Öskjuleið

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Shortcut to Askja caldera

#2.F894 Öskjuvatnsvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

Final bumpy kilometers to Askja

2 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

68 km·~82 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

95 km·~114 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

95 km·~114 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

96 km·~115 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

60 km·~72 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

61 km·~73 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð

68 km·~82 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll

82 km·~98 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Michael Ryan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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