Botnsvatn Lake

Lake Botnsvatn has an area of 1,05 km². It is an oligotrophic lake situated approximately 130 meters above sea level, just southeast of Húsavík town.

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Botnsvatn Lake

GPS Points N66° 2' 5.504" W17° 17' 23.852"

Postal code

640

Travel directory for Botnsvatn Lake

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Where to stay nearby (16)
What to do nearby (18)

Camping

4.23 km

Húsavík Camping Ground

The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of the most popular attractions in Iceland such as the waterfall Dettifoss, Mývatn lake and Ásbyrgi. A good cam

Apartments

16.66 km

Tungulending

Tungulending is a unique house in the North of Iceland. It is located in a remarkable environment at the coast of Skjálfandi Bay. The house is accessible by car, 12 km north of Húsavík. Tungulend

Hotels

3.35 km

Fosshotel Husavik is probably the world's only whale-themed hotel, boasting unique features and exhibitions on these marine mammals in form of pictures, paintings, sculptures and a large whale stamp collection.

Guesthouses

3.51 km

Skjálfandi apartments

Skjálfandi apartments is a small family run apartment hotel in Húsavík. It is centrally located in walking distance from the harbor and most attractions in Húsavík. It offers fully equipped stud

Hotels

4.11 km

Husavik Cape Hotel

Situated at the heart of North Iceland, Húsavík Cape Hotel is an excellent base for exploring the wonders of the north. The hotel is conveniently located for day trips to Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss Wat

Guesthouses

3.08 km

Guesthouse Árból

Guesthouse Arbol has an aura of warmth and refinement which reflects its long and proud history as a residence for the district governor. It is located in the "heart of town".

Guesthouses

3.96 km

Húsavík Guesthouse

Are you looking for a guesthouse or a hotel in Húsavík? Húsavík Guesthouse is a great place to stay if you are going whale watching or sightseeing in the north of Iceland. In this family-run guest

Guesthouses

8.36 km

Saltvik

For the last 20 years we have been organising highland riding tours where we go out for 5-10 days in the magical highlands of Iceland, these tours we operate under the name of RIDING ICELAND www.ridin

Others

Heiðarbær

Guesthouses

Reykjahverfi
641 Húsavík
464-3903

Árbót HI Hostel

Guesthouses

Aðaldalur
641 Húsavík
464-3677, 894-6477

Húsavík Green Hostel

Hostels

Vallholtsvegur 9
640 Húsavík
8660882

Barð - Ferðafélag Húsavíkur/ITA

Sleeping bag accommodation

Háagerði 10
640 Húsavík
464-2072, 464-1610

Guesthouse Sigtún

Guesthouses

Túngata 13
640 Húsavík
866-3645, 464-0200

Höfði Guesthouse

Guesthouses

Héðinsbraut 11
640 Húsavík
852-0010

Berg HI Hostel

Guesthouses

Sandur, Aðaldal
641 Húsavík
464-3777, 894-6477

Kaldbaks-kot Cottages Husavik

Sleeping bag accommodation

Kaldbakur
640 Húsavík
6611340, 862-1504

Winter adventure

8.23 km

Húsavík Ski Area

The skiing area at Húsavík is right on the town's doorstep. Reykjaheiði ridge provides excellent cross country skiing opportunities as does the area around the lake Botnsvatn and the lava fields of

Travel Agency

3.52 km

North Sailing Whale Watching

Experience the original Húsavík Whale Watching tour that has given the town the reputation of being Europe's whale watching capital. Enjoy the magnificent wildlife and stunning scenery aboard a renovated traditional oak fishing boat.

Travel Agency

3.48 km

Scandinavia Travel North

Scandinavia Travel North is a destination management company operating in northeast Iceland, with special focus on walking and hiking tours in Húsavík, Diamond Circle packages and the northern regi

Geothermal baths

4.61 km

GeoSea

The GeoSea sea baths enable you to enjoy nature in a unique manner. Thanks to the underground heat, the seawater in the baths is warm and comfortable and the mineral-rich water will caress your skin.

Bird Watching

3.44 km

Gentle Giants Whale Watching

We at Gentle Giants are proud to share with you our experience and welcome you onboard our boats. We offer a variety of tours on sea as well as tours combined with excursions on land with many of our co-operators.

Domestic flights

14.53 km

Húsavík - Eagle Air

Eagle Air is an Airline operating Scheduled flight to five destinations and variety of Day Tours and Air Tours in Iceland. Eagle Air offers the traveller the unforgettable chance to fly across the cou

Guesthouses

8.36 km

Saltvik

Swimming Pools

3.78 km

Húsavík Swimming pool

Open the whole year. Our opening hours are as follows: Summer:Weekdays: 06:45-21:00 Weekends: 10:00-18:00 Vetur:Weekdays: 06:45-09.30 og 14:30-21:00 Weekends: 11:00-16:00 Find us on Facebook here.

Day Tours

3.54 km

Húsavík Adventures

Húsavík Adventures offers a unique experience for tourists travelling in Iceland. We offer Big Whales and Puffins and Midnight Sun Whale Watching (the latter tour is available from 1st of june to 31

Boat Tours

3.48 km

Salka Whale Watching

Husavik whale watching. At Salka whale watching we offer whale watching tours on beautiful oak boats. Come and enjoy your self at sea. Take in the stunning landscape and get the chance to see whales,

Travel Agency

13.87 km

Fjallasyn

Guided tours and sightseeing in Northeast Iceland, for individuals and small groups, starting from places like Akureyri, Húsavík or Mývatn

Others

Húsavík Golf club

Golf Courses

Katlavellir
640 Húsavík
464-1000

Kaldbaks-kot Cottages Husavik

Sleeping bag accommodation

Kaldbakur
640 Húsavík
6611340, 862-1504

Kolbeinn Kjartansson

Horse Activities

Hraunkot
641 Húsavík
864-6471

Oddur Örvar Magnússon / Icelandhunting

Day Tour Provider

Baughóll 31c
640 Húsavík
895-1776

Arctic Nature Experience

Hiking Tours - Hiking

Smiðjuteigur 7
641 Húsavík
464-3940, 464-3941

Husavik mini bus

Day Tours

Garðarsbraut 79
640 Húsavík
898-9853

Heiðarbær

Guesthouses

Reykjahverfi
641 Húsavík
464-3903