About
Úlfljótsvatn is a lake in southern Iceland, to the south of lake Þingvallavatn, 74km east of Reykjavík. Úlfljótsvatn is named after Úlfljótr, an important man who was involved in the Alþingi in 930.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Úlfljótsvatn
Úlfljótsvatn is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1111°N, 21.0355°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 36 (Írafoss-Lyngdalsh.v.)
Off the main road
- 0.5 km from Route 36
Nearest town
- Hveragerði — 14.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 44 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 413 mapped places within 20 km
Úlfljótsvatn weather and conditions
At Úlfljótsvatn in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 3°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
Cars & campers
Tours near Úlfljótsvatn
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Þingvallavatn10 km - 2
Leirvogsvatn22 km - 3
Hafravatn31 km
- 4
Langavatn32 km - 5
Reynisvatn34 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Capital Area.
A waterfall in the Capital Area.

Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river…

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

Hot Springs
Natural hot spring
Hot river reached by 3km hike from Hveragerði. Valley full of steam, river runs warm -…
Swimming_pool hot spring
Geothermal spot
Campsites
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
The camp site at Úlfljótsvatn is run by the boy scout movement. The facilities are…
Camping site in Ljósafoss is open the whole year around, access to showers, kitchen and…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol
Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
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Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christian Wirth, Wirthi · 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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