About
Skorradalsvatn is a lake in the west of Iceland. It is situated in a narrow valley between the Hvalfjörður and the valley Reykholtsdalur.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Skorradalsvatn
Map
64.5167°N, 21.4500°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 508 (Dagverðarnes)
Off the main road
- 3.6 km from Route 52
Nearest town
- Kleppjárnsreykir — 15.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 47 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 258 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skorradalsvatn
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Diving Silfra Tour - Selfdrivefrom 34.499 ISK · 3 h
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 minSkorradalsvatn weather and conditions
Last updated
5°Clight drizzle · feels 1°C5 m/sgusts 109 h 49 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:05
Tonight
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 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
- 1Eiríksvatn16 km
- 2
Hvalvatn20 km - 3
Uxavatn22 km
- 4Myrkavatn23 km
- 5Krókatjarnir23 km
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð6 km
- 2
Krosslaug12 km - 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit14 km
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Skorradalsvatn?
Skorradalsvatn is in West 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 Skorradalsvatn?
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 Skorradalsvatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Skorradalsvatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Skorradalsvatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Skorradalsvatn?
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 · Reykholt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 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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