About
The lake Sigöldulón is a reservoir in Iceland, also known as Krókslón. Situated in the south of the country, not far from Landmannalaugar, it is one of the country's 20 largest lakes at 14 km2.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Sigöldulón
Map
64.1522°N, 19.0553°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road
- 4.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town
- Árnes — 59.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 140 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 258 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Sigöldulón
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Hvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 h
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 hSigöldulón weather and conditions
Last updated
2°Clight drizzle · feels -5°C10 m/sgusts 159 h 51 mdaylight · 08:06 – 17:57
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region

In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Eskihlíðarvatn10 km
- 2
Veiðivötn11 km - 3
Langavatn12 km - 4
Ljótipollur13 km - 5Hrafnabjargarvatn14 km
Hot springs
- 1
Brennisteinsalda18 km
- 2
Landmannalaugar Hot River18 km - 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra18 km
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Sigöldulón?
Sigöldulón is in South Coast. 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 Sigöldulón?
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 Sigöldulón before you cast.
Can I swim in Sigöldulón?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Sigöldulón before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Sigöldulón?
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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bryan Pocius · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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
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