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Vatnaöxl

North Iceland, Iceland690 m elevation

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Vatnaöxl

North Iceland, Iceland690 m elevation

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Vatnaöxl rises to 690 m in North Iceland — the 412th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 73, 4.6 km away.

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Vatnaöxl is in North Iceland at 65.7271°N, 19.8431°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 690 m above sea level
Off the main road: 4.6 km from Route 73
Nearest town: Sauðárkrókur — 9.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 202 km in a straight line
What else is close: 101 mapped places within 20 km

Vatnaöxl weather and conditions

At Vatnaöxl in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:53, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Vatnaöxl

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Vatnaöxl?

Vatnaöxl is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I hike Vatnaöxl without a guide?

It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.

When is the best time to hike Vatnaöxl?

June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.

How tall is Vatnaöxl?

Vatnaöxl is 690 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss

33 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Hverfjallsfoss

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Ketubjörg

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Kornsa Waterfalls

42 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

18 km·~22 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós

21 km·~26 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd

24 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

9 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.Sauðárkrókur

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

#3.Hegranes

17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…

#4.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

18 km·~21 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hlíðarkaup

9 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

22 km·~26 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

63 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Sauðárkrókur

9.3 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

10 km·~12 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Blönduós

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

24 km·~28 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

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

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