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66.4159°N, 23.0330°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 30.8 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Bolungarvík — 30.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 257 km in a straight line
What else is close- 58 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Rekavíkurvatn
Peaks and Minesfrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Lake Escapefrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Hike and Waterfall tripfrom 55.000 ISK · 6 h
Hit the fjords with those boards.from 60.000 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall and Farm Visit: Small Group Tour from Isafjordur Portfrom 18.120 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Dynjandi Waterfall & Farm Tour from Isafjordur Portfrom 17.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Calm Water Kayakingfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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 regionRekavíkurvatn 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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- 1Fljótavatn7 km
- 2Staðarvatn10 km
- 3Skorarvatn36 km
- 4Efstadalsvatn55 km
- 5Fremra-Selvatn64 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður31 km
- 2Gjörvidalslaug32 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær39 km
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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 Rekavíkurvatn?
Rekavíkurvatn 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 Rekavíkurvatn?
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 Rekavíkurvatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Rekavíkurvatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Rekavíkurvatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Rekavíkurvatn?
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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