The Top 8 Lakes in Reykjavík
Looking to visit the best lakes in Reykjavík? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Reykjavík’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Highlight • Beach
Entlang des Rad- und Wanderweges, der die Küste der Hauptstadt entlangführt und unter dem Hügel von Öskjuhlíð versteckt ist, liegt Nauthólsvík - der beste Ort, um einen sonnigen Sommertag in …
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Tjörnin (The Pond)
Highlight • Lake
The "Little Lake" gives city people the opportunity to stay in touch with nature. The winter ice is visited by about 40 bird species. Children enjoy feeding them while their parents follow the beautiful path along the shore.
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Hljómskálagarður Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Nice park in the city. There is also a nice collection of sculptures here.
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Hafmeyjan (Mermaid Statue) at Tjörnin
Highlight • Monument
The southern part of the Tjörnin. You will see, among other things, the “Hafmeyjan”, a beautiful statue of a mermaid.
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Vatnsmýrin Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
Footpath closed in summer for breeding birds, which can be observed from the green house at the Nordic House (which even has binoculars waiting for visitors)
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Rauðavatn
Highlight • Lake
Beautiful scenery to enjoy
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View of Elliðavatn
Highlight • Viewpoint
On of the best view point among the many trails going through Heiðmörk forest! Be carefull it can be very muddy in Spring.
From the first snow untill April, it is better to go there with studded tyres.
From the first snow untill April, it is better to go there with studded tyres.
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Cycle path to Elliðavatn
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Going to the right at the end of the highlight is better when you are on a roadbike. The road to the left eventually leads into gravel.
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