Úlfljótsvatn Lake

#56 among destinations in Iceland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Úlfljótsvatn is a lake in southern Iceland, to the south of lake Þingvallavatn, 74km east of Reykjavík. Úlfljótsvatn is named after Úlfljótr, an important man who was involved in the Alþingi in 930. ()

Local name: Úlfljótsvatn Area: 0.95 mi²Length: 2.49 miWidth: 3937 ftMaximum depth: 113 ftElevation: 262 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 64°6'37"N, 21°2'2"W

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SuðurlandIceland

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Úlfljótsvatn Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kerið, Þingvallavatn, Grímsnes, Hrómundartindur.

6.6 miSE
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Kerið, Selfoss
169 min walk • Kerið is a striking volcanic crater located near the town of Selfoss, in the southern part of Iceland. This geological wonder is part of the country's famed Golden Circle route, and it is a testament to Iceland's volcanic history.
5.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Þingvallavatn
149 min walk • Þingvallavatn, anglicised as Thingvallavatn, is a rift valley lake in southwestern Iceland. With a surface of 84 km² it is the second largest lake in Iceland. Its greatest depth is 114 m.
7.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Grímsnes
187 min walk • Grímsnes is a fissure or crater row volcanic system located in South Iceland, a relatively small volcanic system located SE of Thingvallavatn lake east of an en echelon group of volcanic fields extending across the Reykjanes Peninsula. The elevation at its apex is 214 meters.
6.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Hrómundartindur
161 min walk • Hrómundartindur is a volcano in Iceland. It is a stratovolcano with an elevation of 540 metres.
6.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Grensdalur
165 min walk • Grensdalur is a volcano in Iceland. The elevation is about 497 m. Its position is 64.02°N 21.17°W. It was active during Pleistocene.

Úlfljótsvatn Lake

Facts and practical information

Úlfljótsvatn Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kerið, Selfoss

Þingvallavatn

Grímsnes

Hrómundartindur

Grensdalur