Brandsgil
Brandsgil is a stream in South Iceland, Iceland.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Landmannalaugar and Bláhnjúkur.
Landmannalaugar
Photo: Thomas Quine, CC BY 2.0.
Landmannalaugar is a remote encampment in South Iceland. Many volcanic phenomena can be seen in the area. Landmannalaugar is part of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve.
Bláhnjúkur
Peak
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Bláhnjúkur is a volcano in the south of Iceland. Its height is 940 m. Its name translates to blue peak in English. This comes from the blue-black colour of its sides.
Brennisteinsalda
Peak
Photo: Chris 73, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Brennisteinsalda is a volcano in the south of Iceland. Its height is about 855 m. It is situated near Landmannalaugar and not far from Hekla. The name means in English: sulphur wave. Brennisteinsalda is situated 2½ km west of Brandsgil.
Brandsgil
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
63.98798° or 63° 59′ 17″ northLongitude
-19.04595° or 19° 2′ 45″ westElevation
635 metres (2,083 feet)Open location code
9CM2XXQ3+5JGeoNames ID
2632604
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Satellite Map
Discover Brandsgil from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Blautaver and Skaftártunga.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Landmannalaugar and Barmur.
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