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Hákarlavogur, Iceland: what it is and when to go

Hákarlavogur is a hot spring in Iceland, at 2 m above sea level. Interests: Hot springs. The best time to visit is February to March and May to October. In June there are 22 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 56. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Hot spring · Hot springs
Where
Iceland
Elevation
2 m
Best time
February to March and May to October.
Nearest airport
AEY Akureyri, 153 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
65.9985, -21.31603

What it is and where

Hákarlavogur is a hot spring in Iceland, at 2 m above sea level.

Hot pot dammed with concrete made from natural rock formations.

Its coordinates are 65.9985, -21.31603; the nearest main airport is Akureyri International Airport (AEY, Akureyri), 153 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

It is one of the Hot springs places in Iceland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Hákarlavogur is February to March and May to October.

  1. JanPossible3:53
  2. FebBest time7:44
  3. MarBest time11:09
  4. AprPossible14:55
  5. MayBest time18:38
  6. JunBest time22:03
  7. JulBest time20:18
  8. AugBest time16:27
  9. SepBest time12:40
  10. OctBest time9:01
  11. NovPossible5:10
  12. DecPossible1:56

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 22 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 56. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to Iceland

To enter Iceland there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Iceland checklist. Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Iceland guide.

More in Iceland: Hot springs

Every Iceland place under Hot springs, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hákarlavogur?

It is a hot spring in Iceland.

When is the best time to visit Hákarlavogur?

February to March and May to October. In June there are 22 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 56.

How do you get to Hákarlavogur?

The nearest main airport is Akureyri International Airport (AEY), 153 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Iceland is explained in its country guide.

How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Iceland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

What else is around here?

Nearby you have Trékyllisvík, Reykjarfjörður, Krossneslaug. The rest is in the Iceland guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.