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Urriðavötn

Westfjords, Iceland

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Urriðavötn

Westfjords, Iceland

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Urriðavötn is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7394°N, 21.5206°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 8.6 km from Route 67
Nearest town: Drangsnes — 6.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 178 km in a straight line
What else is close: 95 mapped places within 20 km

Urriðavötn weather and conditions

At Urriðavötn in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 02:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 02:45· 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 Urriðavötn

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 Urriðavötn?

Urriðavötn 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 Urriðavötn?

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 Urriðavötn before you cast.

Can I swim in Urriðavötn?

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

When is the best time to visit Urriðavötn?

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.Goðafoss

5.1 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Àlftafoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Djúpavíkurfoss

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Lónfoss

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug hin forna

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Hot_pot hot spring

#3.Drangsnes Hot Pots

6.2 km·~7 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

4.6 km·~6 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

#2.Hveravík

4.7 km·~6 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

6.5 km·~8 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Drangsnes

6.5 km·~8 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

8.7 km·~10 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

46 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Drangsnes

6.6 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

8.7 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkalundur

34 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurfjörður

35 km·~42 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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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