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Hvaleyrarvatn

Lakeside area10 facilitiesFamily-friendlyDogs welcomeFree parkingReykjavík Area, Iceland
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Hvaleyrarvatn

Lakeside area10 facilitiesFamily-friendlyDogs welcomeFree parkingReykjavík Area, Iceland

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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.

Hvaleyrarvatn is one of the Reykjavík capital area's outdoor spots — a lakeside area and woodland in Hafnarfjörður. 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.

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Hvaleyrarvatn weather and conditions

At Hvaleyrarvatn in Reykjavik, conditions as of 22 July 2026, 06:12 (Iceland time): 12°C, drizzle, wind 3 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 19 h 06 m (sunrise 04:01, sunset 23:07). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 22 July 2026, 06:12 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Hvaleyrarvatn

Free cancellationSmall groups
Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Hot Cocoa & Free Photos
Northern lights

Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Hot Cocoa & Free Photos

Words alone cannot capture the beauty of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.

Duration4 hours
HighlightsReykjavík area
TypeNorthern lights
From
20.990 ISK
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Private Superjeep Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier
Glaciers

Private Superjeep Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier

Our first stop takes us to Thingvellir National Park where the Icelandic parliament was founded over 1000 years ago.

Duration8 hours
HighlightsReykjavík area
TypeGlaciers
From
249.500 ISK
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A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours
HighlightsReykjavík area
TypeLagoons & spa
From
159.000 ISK
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Hvaleyrarvatn — photo by Út um alltPhoto: Út um allt / Visit Reykjavík

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Waterfalls

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9.1 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss
9.9 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Kermóafossar
10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar
10 km·~12 min drive

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4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður
3.1 km·~4 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður
4.5 km·~5 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær
5.7 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær
6.9 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Viðistaðatúni
4.7 km·~6 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Hafnarfjörður
4.7 km·~6 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

#3.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal
12 km·~15 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Reykjavík
12 km·~15 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
3.2 km·~4 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
3.3 km·~4 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
3.6 km·~4 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Fjarðarkaup
5.1 km·~6 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Ásvellir
2.9 km·~4 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Norðurhella
3.1 km·~4 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Suðurhella
3.2 km·~4 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Lækjargata
3.4 km·~4 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Hot Cocoa & Free Photos
4 hours

Words alone cannot capture the beauty of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.

from 20.990 ISKView tour →
#2.Private Superjeep Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier
8 hours

Our first stop takes us to Thingvellir National Park where the Icelandic parliament was founded over 1000 years ago.

from 249.500 ISKView tour →
#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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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.

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