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West Iceland Lakes

40 lakes in West Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

40 lakes in West Iceland

Myrkavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Langavatn lake

Langavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

0.0000050999999999999995 km² surface
Hítarvatn lake

Hítarvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

7.6 km² surface
Uxavatn lake

Uxavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Many lakes are inaccessible in winter - plan seasonal visits accordingly.

Baulárvallavatn lake

Baulárvallavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Many lakes are inaccessible in winter - plan seasonal visits accordingly.

Bretavatn lake

Bretavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Hlíðarvatn lake

Hlíðarvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

Krókatjarnir

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Check if swimming is permitted - some lakes are protected or dangerous.

Breiðarvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Many lakes are inaccessible in winter - plan seasonal visits accordingly.

Eiríksvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

Eiðisvatn lake

Eiðisvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Grjótárvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Many lakes are inaccessible in winter - plan seasonal visits accordingly.

Götuvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Check if swimming is permitted - some lakes are protected or dangerous.

Haukadalsvatn lake

Haukadalsvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Hnúksvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Holtavörðuvatn lake

Holtavörðuvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

Hraunsfjarðarvatn lake

Hraunsfjarðarvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Háleiksvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Many lakes are inaccessible in winter - plan seasonal visits accordingly.

Hólmavatn lake

Hólmavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Hólmavatn lake

Hólmavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Hólmavatn lake

Hólmavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Hólmavatn lake

Hólmavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Kerlingavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Check if swimming is permitted - some lakes are protected or dangerous.

Krossaxlavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Krókavatn lake

Krókavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Langavatn lake

Langavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

Meðalfellsvatn lake

Meðalfellsvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

Selvallavatn lake

Selvallavatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Check if swimming is permitted - some lakes are protected or dangerous.

Hlíðarvatn lake

Hlíðarvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

Helgafellsvatn lake

Helgafellsvatn

West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

Hreðavatn lake

Hreðavatn

Hreðavatn is a lake in the west of Iceland. It is situated near Route 1 between Borgarnes and the pass of Holtavörtuheiði. Nearby is the university faculty of the Bifröst University and the Grábrók craters as well as the mountain Baula. West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Fishing requires permits in Iceland - check regulations before casting.

1.3 km² surface
Vesturhópsvatn lake

Vesturhópsvatn

Vesturhópsvatn is a lake in northern Iceland. It is located in the municipality of Húnaþing vestra. West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

10.3 km² surface
Laugarvatn lake

Laugarvatn

Laugarvatn is the name of a lake and a small town in the south of Iceland. The lake is smaller than the neighbouring Apavatn. West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Weather can change rapidly around highland lakes - be prepared.

2.14 km² surface
Skorradalsvatn lake

Skorradalsvatn

West Iceland lake known for excellent trout fishing. Peaceful rural setting. The area has good hiking and birdwatching. Less dramatic than Iceland's famous sites, but genuinely pleasant. Easy day trip from Reykjavík or stopover en route to the west and north.

14.7 km² surface
Hvalvatn lake

Hvalvatn

The lake Hvalvatn is situated east of Hvalfjörður in the western portion of Iceland. It lies to the east of the tuya Hvalfell. The surface measures 4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi), and its greatest depth is 180 m (590 ft). West Iceland lake. Gateway region between the capital and the wilder west and north. Check if swimming is permitted - some lakes are protected or dangerous.

4.1 km² surface

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