Kleifarvatn Lake, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

5Mark M 5:00 PM Aug 14, 2021

One of Iceland's most beautiful areas
Lake Kleifarvatn, surrounded by lava mountains on hilly and curvy roads, is a spectacular location. We only stopped at two spots near the lake, but there are more, and next time we'll surely stop at more spots here. This is a breathtaking lake, beautiful and mysterious at the same time. Legend has it that there is a monster lying in the depths of this lake. I'm not sure why this legend developed as the lake was not at all scary, but its appearance is definitely unique, like everything else in Iceland. In general, I find the Reykjanes Peninsula to be highly underrated. People assume this region is just good for landing in Iceland (Keflavik Airport) and the Blue Lagoon. Well, I've landed in Keflavik several times but I've never been to the Blue Lagoon. Lake Kleifarvatn, like so many other areas in Reykjanes, is stunning in its natural beauty. If you love rugged nature and prefer less touristy areas, the various natural attractions in Rekjanes and especially Lake Kleifarvatn are really for you. We traveled through various regions of Iceland, and they were all special, but Reykjanes and Lake Kleifarvatn were uniquely special (and less crowded!). Be sure to visit this lake on a self-drive (as we did) or on a Reykjanes tour (there are several of these)--you'll never forget this truly special location and, like our family, will look forward to coming back again soon!

5tigg189074 5:00 PM Feb 26, 2020

Beautiful views
My husband and I had arrived early and couldn't check into our hotel yet so we made a stop at the lake. We ended up arriving at the lake right around sunrise and saw the most spectacular views. The drive was very nice with amazing views of the lake and mountains around.