Notable lake · Southern Region, Iceland
Álftavatn
Álftavatn is a lake in Southern Region, Iceland.
Álftavatn: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Álftavatn
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Álftavatn — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 64.03617, -20.97774. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Álftavatn
- Grímsnes · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~5 km · Must-see
- Kerid · lake · Southern Region · ~6 km · Must-see
- Ingólfsfjall · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~8 km · Must-see
- Grensdalur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~12 km · Must-see
- Selfosskirkja · church · Southern Region · ~14 km · Must-see
- Hrómundartindur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~15 km · Must-see
- Reykjadalur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~15 km · Must-see
- Hraungerðiskirkja · church · Southern Region · ~15 km · Must-see
- Hestvatn · lake · Southern Region · ~16 km · Must-see
- Hestfjall · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Hengill · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~22 km · Must-see
- Flói Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Southern Region · ~23 km · Must-see
- Urriðafoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~24 km · Must-see
- Vörðufell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~27 km · Must-see
- Apavatn · lake · Southern Region · ~28 km · Must-see
- Laugarvatn · lake · Southern Region · ~29 km · Must-see
- Knarrarósviti · beach · Southern Region · ~30 km · Must-see
- Skálholt Cathedral · church · Southern Region · ~30 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Álftavatn
- Kerid · lake · Southern Region · ~6 km · Must-see
- Hestvatn · lake · Southern Region · ~16 km · Must-see
- Apavatn · lake · Southern Region · ~28 km · Must-see
- Laugarvatn · lake · Southern Region · ~29 km · Must-see
- Silfra Diving · lake · Southern Region · ~32 km · Must-see
- Leirvogsvatn · lake · Capital Region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Myrkavatn · lake · Capital Region · ~44 km · Must-see
- Hafravatn · lake · Capital Region · ~44 km · Must-see
- Rauðavatn · lake · Capital Region · ~49 km · Must-see
- Elliðavatn · lake · Capital Region · ~49 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Álftavatn full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Álftavatn yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Álftavatn?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Álftavatn?
Nearby: Grímsnes (viewpoint, 5 km), Kerid (lake, 6 km), Ingólfsfjall (viewpoint, 8 km), Grensdalur (viewpoint, 12 km), Selfosskirkja (church, 14 km), Hrómundartindur (viewpoint, 15 km).
Is Álftavatn worth visiting?
Álftavatn is listed as a notable lake in Iceland on Spotwander.