Lacs et réservoirs en Islande

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.

Blöndulón

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

Sultartangalón

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