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Lakes and reservoirs in Iceland

Icelandic Lakes and Crater Lakes

From Mývatn's birdlife to the turquoise crater lakes of Kerið and Víti, Iceland's most memorable stretches of still water.

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Mývatn

This biologically rich lake is famed for its abundant birdwatching opportunities and served as a filming location for Game of Thrones.
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Thingvallavatn

A rift valley lake in southwestern Iceland surrounded by scenic hiking and camping areas.
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Kerið

Volcanic crater lake featuring vivid blue water and distinctive red rock, framed by walking paths that encircle the crater rim.
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Öskjuvatn

A hidden gem set in the Highlands of Iceland, this 11-square-kilometer lake lies within a dramatic volcanic landscape.
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Víti Crater

An explosion crater within a volcanic system, holding a geothermal lake with striking blue-to-green waters.
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Langisjór

A remote lake situated in the western expanse of Vatnajökull National Park.
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Thórisvatn Lake

Iceland's largest lake, situated within the highlands at the southern end of the Sprengisandur route.
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Hálslón Reservoir

A large storage reservoir set on the Jökulsá á Dal River in Eastern Iceland.
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Hítarvatn

Der Hítarvatn ist ein See im Westen Islands. Er liegt im Gemeindegebiet von Borgarbyggð.
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Apavatn

A lake spanning around 13 square kilometers in southwestern Iceland, located near Laugarvatn.
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Blöndulón

Spanning 57 square kilometers, this highland reservoir for the Blönduvirkjun power plant is one of Iceland's largest bodies of water.
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Sultartangalón

A reservoir of the river Þjórsá, located in the Icelandic Highlands just north of the Hekla volcano.
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