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65.6050°N, 23.1074°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 60 (Skálmardalsá-Flókalundur)
Off the main road- 2 km from Route 60
Nearest town- Bíldudalur — 25.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 171 km in a straight line
What else is close- 75 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Vatnsdalsvatn
Brjánslækur - Flateyfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Brjánslækur - Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
CULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjordsfrom 35.700 ISK · 9 h
RAUDASANDUR - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPEfrom 27.900 ISK · 6 h
PEARLS OF THE WESTFJORDS - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 h
CROWN JEWEL; KJARAN'S AVENUE & DYNJANDI - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionVatnsdalsvatn weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels 2°C3 m/sgusts 69 h 42 mdaylight · 08:27 – 18:09
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Hólmavatn9 km
- 2Hosuhlíðarvatn13 km
- 3Gufudalsvatn33 km
- 4Fremra-Selvatn38 km
- 5Efstadalsvatn43 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
Fuel
- 1
Flókalundur4 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Bíldudalur24 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3Tálknafjörður33 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours 
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours - BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Vatnsdalsvatn?
Vatnsdalsvatn 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 Vatnsdalsvatn?
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 Vatnsdalsvatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Vatnsdalsvatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Vatnsdalsvatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Vatnsdalsvatn?
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 · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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
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