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64.0792°N, 21.8724°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 410 (Elliðavatnsvegur)
Off the main road- 3 km from Route 40
Nearest town- Garðabær — 2.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 8 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,089 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Vífilsstaðavatn
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISK
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Beer & brewery tour at Gæðingur breweryfrom 5.900 ISK · 1 h
E-MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR FOR BEGINNERS IN REYKJAVIKfrom 29.000 ISK · 2 h
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
The mysterious Snæfellsnes National Park | Small Group Day Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 11 h
Audioguide for Self-Drive Tours (English & German)from 3.750 ISK
The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 8 h
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 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 regionVífilsstaðavatn weather and conditions
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8°Covercast · feels 4°C4 m/sgusts 99 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 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
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Elliðavatn4 km - 2
Kaldá6 km - 3
Rauðavatn6 km - 4
Tjörnin8 km - 5
Reynisvatn8 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær3 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Breiðholt4 km
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Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Vífilsstaðavatn?
Vífilsstaðavatn is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Vífilsstaðavatn?
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 Vífilsstaðavatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Vífilsstaðavatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Vífilsstaðavatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Vífilsstaðavatn?
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.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hornstrandir1 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 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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