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Westfjords, Iceland

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Rekavíkurvatn

Westfjords, Iceland

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Rekavíkurvatn is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.4159°N, 23.0330°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Rekavíkurvatn weather and conditions

At Rekavíkurvatn in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 00 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 21:02). 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 Rekavíkurvatn

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 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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Glúmsstaðafoss

7.6 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Drifandi

33 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Möngufoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bunárfoss

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

31 km·~37 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Gjörvidalslaug

32 km·~39 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær

39 km·~47 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður

40 km·~48 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði Látrum

2.7 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Sæból

8.8 km·~11 min drive

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

#3.Hlöðuvík

16 km·~19 min drive

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

#4.Hornvík

24 km·~29 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

38 km·~46 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.SAM

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

40 km·~48 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bolungarvík

30 km·~36 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

38 km·~46 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Súðavík

43 km·~52 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flateyri

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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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