Hafravatn

#67 among destinations in Iceland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Hafravatn is a small lake on the eastern outskirts of Reykjavík, Iceland. Located at 76 m above sea level, it has an area of 1.02 km² with a greatest depth of 28 m. The Seljadalsa River flows into it from the east and its discharge is Ulfarsfellsa. A small village lies on the northern bank of the lake and a paragliding take-off point on its eastern side. The smaller lake of Langavatn lies to its southwest. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.39 mi²Elevation: 223 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 64°7'49"N, 21°39'41"W

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Hafravatn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Árbæjarsafn, The Living Art Museum, Úlfarsfell, Árbæjarlaug.

4.8 miW
Museum, History museum, Historic walking areas
Árbæjarsafn, Reykjavík
123 min walk • Árbæjarsafn, nestled in the heart of Reykjavík, Iceland, is a living museum that offers a glimpse into the country's past. This open-air museum, sometimes referred to as the Reykjavík City Museum, is an homage to the historical architecture and way of life of the...
5.3 miSW
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
The Living Art Museum, Reykjavík
135 min walk • The Living Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Reykjavík, Iceland, is a dynamic hub for contemporary art that champions the work of living artists. Established in 1978, this non-profit, artist-run museum stands as a testament to Iceland's vibrant art scene, fostering...
1.9 miNW
Mountain
Úlfarsfell, Mosfellsbær
48 min walk • Úlfarsfell is a mountain in the municipality of Mosfellsbær in the Reykjavík metropolitan area. It is 296 meters high. The mountain slopes have been subject to extensive forestry.
4.2 miW
64°6'44"N • 21°47'41"W
Árbæjarlaug, Reykjavík
108 min walk • Water park, Amusement, Swimming
3.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Rauðhólar, Reykjavík
97 min walk • Rauðhólar may refer to the following volcanic landforms: Rauðhólar, Iceland Rauðhólar...
4.2 miNE
House museum of Nobel-winning author
Gljúfrasteinn
109 min walk • Gljúfrasteinn is a writer's home museum, which was the former home of Halldór Kiljan Laxness, a 1955 Nobel Prize for Literature winner. It is located in Mosfellsbær, east of Reykjavík, Iceland. The house was built in 1945 by Halldór and his wife Auður Sveinsdóttir.
3.5 miW
Cinema, Sport venue, Sport
Egilshöll, Reykjavík
90 min walk • Egilshöll is a multi-purpose sports facility in Reykjavík, Iceland. It features three football pitches, an ice rink, an arena, shooting range and tennis courts. On the second floor it also has a cinema.
4.8 miSW
Lake with trout, char and salmon fishing
Elliðavatn, Reykjavík
123 min walk • Elliðavatn is a lake in Iceland. It is situated in the area of Reykjavík. Not far from it, there is the well known natural park Heiðmörk with its hiking and biking trails, small forests and lava formations.
2.6 miN
Waterfall formerly used by wool factory
Álafoss, Mosfellsbær
66 min walk • Álafoss is a waterfall on the river Varmá in Mosfellsbær, Iceland.
4.7 miW
Museum, Art museum
Gufunes, Reykjavík
120 min walk • Gufunes is a historical estate and park for sculptures and artwork in northeastern Reykjavík. Today it lies within the Grafarvogur part of the city, located to the southwest and south of the Eidsvik Cove and Geldinganes Headland.
3.5 miSW
Temple
Hádegismóar Temple, Reykjavík
90 min walk • Hádegismóar Temple is a planned Buddhist temple, scheduled to be built in Reykjavík, Iceland. It will be funded by foreign sponsors and eventually house the Buddhist Association of Iceland, the country's largest Buddhist group.