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About Lagarfljót Worm Lake
Lagarfljót is Iceland's third largest lake and home to the legendary Lagarfljótsormurinn — an Icelandic lake monster comparable to the Loch Ness Monster, repor…
Lagarfljót is Iceland's third largest lake and home to the legendary Lagarfljótsormurinn — an Icelandic lake monster comparable to the Loch Ness Monster, reported since the 14th century.
Lagarfljót Worm Lake is a natural wonder in east-iceland, one of the many extraordinary geological and natural formations that make Iceland a world-class travel destination.
Folklore
Story & Folklore
Lagarfljót is Iceland's third largest lake and home to the legendary Lagarfljótsormurinn — an Icelandic lake monster comparable to the Loch Ness Monster, reported since the 14th century. The long, narrow glacial lake stretches 25 km through the Fljótsdalshérað valley, fed by the Jökulsá á Dal river and the Lagarfljót glacial river. The valley around the lake is lush and green with some of Iceland's oldest and densest woodland. A circular road around the lake passes historic farm sites and forests.
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Lagarfljót is Iceland's third largest lake and home to the legendary Lagarfljótsormurinn — an Icelandic lake monster comparable to the Loch Ness Monster, reported since the 14th century.
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Culture
Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Arnheiðarstaðir
A historic farmstead tied to a saga of love, betrayal, and revenge.
Atlavík
Atlavík is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Droplaugarsona saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Hafursá
Hafursá is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Droplaugarsona saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Hallormsstaðir
Hallormsstaðir is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Droplaugarsona saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
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