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Reyðarvatn

Highlands, Iceland

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Reyðarvatn

Highlands, Iceland

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Map of Reyðarvatn

Reyðarvatn is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.1111°N, 18.5222°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 40.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hrafnagil — 56.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 195 km in a straight line
What else is close: 23 mapped places within 20 km

Reyðarvatn weather and conditions

At Reyðarvatn in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 19:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 49 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 19:00· 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 Reyðarvatn

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Reyðarvatn?

Reyðarvatn is in Highlands. 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 Reyðarvatn?

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 Reyðarvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Reyðarvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Reyðarvatn?

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.Runufoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Bólugilsfoss

49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

52 km·~63 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Skuggafoss

54 km·~65 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell

13 km·~15 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

39 km·~47 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

55 km·~66 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit

55 km·~66 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Laugafell

13 km·~15 min drive

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

#2.Himnasvalir

43 km·~52 min drive

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…

#3.Nýidalur

47 km·~56 min drive

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

#4.Engimýri

51 km·~61 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F752 Skagafjarðarleið

8.9 km·~11 min drive

Northern approach to Sprengisandur

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

65 km·~78 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

65 km·~78 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

66 km·~79 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

66 km·~79 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata

65 km·~78 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Varmahlíð

65 km·~78 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Leiruvegur

65 km·~78 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Mýrarvegur

66 km·~79 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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