Dive-site story
Set within the volcanic landscape of the Reykjanes Peninsula, Lake Kleifarvatn offers a distinct geothermal freshwater dive. Gas bubbles continuously percolate from underwater fissures across the lakebed, creating an acoustic sensation of vibration and fizzing underwater. Divers explore sulfur-stained volcanic silt and vents where warm water escapes directly into the frigid volcanic lake.
Active underwater hydrothermal vents discharging warm water and gas bubbles directly through the lake floor
Vibrating, sulfur-tinted volcanic sediments around active geothermal fissures
Eerie volcanic topography with dark silt slopes and crater-like depressions
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer daylight hours and easier road access make summer and early autumn the most convenient periods for diving.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic CharSalvelinus alpinus | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Brown TroutSalmo trutta | Rare |
Marine forecast
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