Höfðavatn

Höfðavatn is a lake in , . Höfðavatn is situated near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Brennisteinsalda.

Peak
Photo: Chris 73, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a volcano in the south of . Its height is about 855 m. It is situated near and not far from . The name means in English: sulphur wave.

Höfðavatn

Latitude
63.9995° or 63° 59′ 58″ north
Longitude
-19.1667° or 19° 10′ west
Open location code
9CM2XRXM+Q8
Open­Street­Map ID
way 425188961
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­lake
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Vondugil and Green Backbone.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Háalda and Stórhöfði.

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Worth a closer look: Þingvellir National Park and Vestmannaeyjar.

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