Hvaleyrarvatn
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About
Hvaleyrarvatn is a lakeside area and woodland in Hafnarfjörður, in Iceland's Reykjavík capital region. It has toilets, waste bins and walking paths. Family-friendly and free to visit.
On the ground you will find toilets, waste bins, walking paths, cycling path and parking. It is child-friendly and dog-friendly. 4 marked walking and running routes run through it.
Map of Hvaleyrarvatn
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64.0369°N, 21.9224°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 2.3 km from Route 42
Nearest town- Hafnarfjörður — 2.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 12 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,064 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hvaleyrarvatn
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
Horses and Wafflesfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
E-MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR FOR BEGINNERS IN REYKJAVIKfrom 29.000 ISK · 2 h
Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 h
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISK
Beer & brewery tour at Gæðingur breweryfrom 5.900 ISK · 1 h
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Sky Lagoon Saman Passfrom 14.990 ISK · 2 h
Sky Lagoon To Keflavik Airportfrom 25.000 ISK · 1 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 regionHvaleyrarvatn weather and conditions
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6°Cclear · feels 3°C4 m/sgusts 99 h 52 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
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Hamarinn3 km - 2
Urriðavatn4 km - 3
Maríuhellar4 km - 4
Hellisgerði4 km - 5
Hamarkotslækur4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður3 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður5 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær6 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
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 Hvaleyrarvatn?
Hvaleyrarvatn is in Hafnarfjörður, part of the Reykjavík capital area — a short drive or bus ride from central Reykjavík. Tap Directions for the exact route.
Is Hvaleyrarvatn free to visit?
Yes — Hvaleyrarvatn is a public park, free and open year-round. Parking is free too.
What can you do at Hvaleyrarvatn?
Hvaleyrarvatn has toilets, waste bins, walking paths and cycling path. 4 marked walking and running routes pass through it.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Út um allt / Visit Reykjavík
Út um allt / Visit ReykjavíkDescription & facts
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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