Hvitarvatn is a glacier lake in the Icelandic Highlands, feeding the glacier river Hvita in South Iceland. The lake lies where the highland road Kjalvegur starts from the south and is located around 45 km from the famous Gullfoss waterfall.
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저희의 콘텐츠를 신뢰할 수 있는 이유
가이드투아이슬란드는 아이슬란드에서 가장 믿을 수 있는 여행 플랫폼으로, 매년 수백만 명의 여행객이 저희와 함께 아이슬란드를 방문합니다. 저희의 모든 콘텐츠는 아이슬란드를 누구보다 잘 아는 현지 전문가들이 작성하고 검토하므로, 정확하고 신뢰할 수 있는 최신 여행 정보만 제공합니다.
The lake lies close to Iceland’s second-largest glacier, Langjokull, and indeed an outlet of the glacier, Nordurjokull, reaches the lake, lending it its distinctly light glacial colour. The outlet Sudurjokull used to reach into the lake as well but has retreated in recent years.
Small icebergs may be seen on the lake’s surface, which covers about 30 km2 and measures 84 m at its deepest. Sailing on lake Hvitarvatn is a popular activity with travelers, as they can revel in the stunning surrounding scenery.
Extensive grassy tracts and a wide wetland area are to be found in the vicinity of the lake. Geese and moorland birds also nest around there. The area is further noted as offering one of the greatest mountain views in the country.
North of the lake is the mountain hut Hvitarnes, built by the Icelandic Touring Association and operated during the summer months. The hut has two floors, the upper is a single sleeping room for matresses and the lower has two separated ones. Along with the entrance, the lower floor also features a kitchen, though kitchen utilities are not included. The restrooms are in separate buildings.
Lore has it that the area of the hut is haunted by a young woman who is said to have died from exposure as she fetched water in a snowstorm. Several visitors have claimed to have felt her presence.
