- 1. Reykjavík AreaReykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
- 2. ReykjanesReykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
- 3. West IcelandOne of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
- 4. WestfjordsAn isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
- 5. StrandirIf you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
- 6. North IcelandHome of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
- 7. South IcelandIceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
- 8. Highlands and interiorThe uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
- 9. East IcelandThe eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
The Nine Wonders of Iceland
We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.
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Baularvallavatn
Region: West IcelandCoordinates: 64.9195° N 22.8847° W
Lake Baularvallavatn has an area of 1,6 km², reaches the depth of 47 m and is 
situated 193 m above sea level. of lake char and brown trout.
The farm Baularvellir, near the lake, was abandoned last century.
This happened after the farm had been attacked by a monster and almost leveled. The lady of the house was alone at home with her children. She escaped narrowly. According to the legend there should be a monster in the lake, which is held responsible for this attack.
Fishing Card:
Daily opening hours
Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk. Season: Spring to 30th September.
Bait: All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.
Contact / landlord: Vegamót. Tel: (+354) 435-6690
Fishing card only costs 9.900 ISK.
The distance from the capital is about 190 km and about 20 km from Grundarfjorður and Stykkishólmur.
Baularvallavatn is on nat.is West Iceland Saga Trail
