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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, 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.
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, 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.
Did You Know?
- ✔Lagarfljót Worm Lake is one of Iceland's many spectacular natural features
- ✔Iceland's position on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge creates extraordinary geological diversity
- ✔The country experiences continuous volcanic and geothermal activity
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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.
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.
Why Visit
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.
Did You Know?
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.