Sviðinsey

Sviðinsey is a grassland in , . Sviðinsey is situated nearby to the lake , as well as near the islet .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mývatn and Vindbelgjarfjall.

Photo: Ville Miettinen, CC BY 2.0.
is a lake near in . The lake was formed during a massive eruption 2300 years ago. Today the area is best known for the huge numbers of birds that visit in the summer, and for the weird and inspiring volcanic features that surround the lake.

Peak
Photo: Simisa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a peak, which is situated 3 km northwest of Sviðinsey.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Reykjahlíð.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mývatn is a lake near in . The lake was formed during a massive eruption 2300 years ago. Today the area is best known for the huge numbers of birds that visit in the summer, and for the weird and inspiring volcanic features that surround the lake. is situated 7 km northeast of Sviðinsey.

Sviðinsey

Latitude
65.60132° or 65° 36′ 5″ north
Longitude
-17.02644° or 17° 1′ 35″ west
Open location code
9CQ4JX2F+GC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 49261340
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­grassland
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Satellite Map

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Highlights include Blátjörn and Dritey.

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