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Westfjords, Iceland

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Vatnsdalsvatn

Westfjords, Iceland

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Vatnsdalsvatn is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.6050°N, 23.1074°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Vatnsdalsvatn weather and conditions

At Vatnsdalsvatn in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:00 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), mostly clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 20:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:00· 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 Vatnsdalsvatn

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.

Photos & videos

Vatnsdalsvatn — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Þingmannaá

2.3 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Pennugil

4.7 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Skiptárfoss

8.3 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Dynjandi

15 km·~18 min drive

The crown jewel of the Westfjords. A wedding-cake waterfall dropping 100 meters in…

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Hellulaug

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Westfjords hot pot right at the ocean's edge. Tide affects it so timing matters.

#2.Dynjandislaug

15 km·~18 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Krosslaug

17 km·~20 min drive

Spring hot spring

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

17 km·~20 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Flókalundur

4.3 km·~5 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Skörðum

15 km·~18 min drive

#3.Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið

24 km·~29 min drive

The campsite by the Sea Monster Museum is located in the heart of Bíldudalur, just a…

#4.Bíldudalur Camping Ground

24 km·~29 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

51 km·~61 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

51 km·~61 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flókalundur

4.3 km·~5 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldudalur

24 km·~29 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Tálknafjörður

33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri

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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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