Hvalvatn

Hvalvatn
Aerial photograph of the region: Hvalvatn near Hvalfell and in front of Botnssúlur; air pollution caused by Bárðarbunga eruptions (October 2014)
Hvalvatn
Coordinates	64°23′N 21°10′W
Basin countries	Iceland
Surface area	4.1 km^2 (1.6 sq mi)
Max. depth	180 m (590 ft)
Surface elevation	378 m (1,240 ft)

The lake Hvalvatn (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkʰvalˌvahtn̥] ^ⓘ) is situated east of Hvalfjörður in the western portion of Iceland. It lies to the east of the tuya Hvalfell [ˈkʰvalˌfɛtl̥]. The surface measures 4.1 km^2 (1.6 sq mi), and its greatest depth is 180 m (590 ft).

Not far from Hvalvatn is Glymur, the second highest waterfall in the country. Hiking trails lead both to the lake and to the waterfall.

See also

• List of lakes of Iceland
• Waterfalls of Iceland

External links

• Iceland Travel Guide