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Hálslón
Vast Highland reservoir behind Kárahnjúkar Dam surrounded by stark volcanic and glacial landscapes.
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About Hálslón
Hálslón is the enormous reservoir created by Kárahnjúkar Dam. Extending deep into the eastern Highlands towards Brúarjökull, it forms a striking contrast between blue-grey glacial water and the barren surrounding plateau.
Our practical tips
✓View Hálslón as part of the Kárahnjúkar journey rather than treating it as a separate long detour.
✓The barren surrounding landscape is as much part of the experience as the reservoir itself.
Getting there and visiting
Access
The easiest views are from around Kárahnjúkar Dam via Road 910.