📜 Two volcanic lakes, Öskjuvatn and Víti, located in an enormous crater in Iceland's Highlands Region.
🔍 Formed in prehistoric eruptions, the area remains volcanically active.
🌋 Witness dramatic volcanic landscapes
🚶 Hike to stunning crater lakes
♨️ Bathe in the warm geothermal waters of Víti (with permission)
🔭 Explore a former NASA astronaut training ground
🚗 Requires a 4x4 vehicle to access F-roads
🚧 Roads only open late June to early October, weather permitting
💨 Carbon dioxide can collect above Víti, requiring caution when bathing
🗣️ Speak to the ranger at the shelter for road conditions, parking, and bathing permission.
🚶 Expect a 2.5 km walk from the car park to the lakes, or 45 minutes hike from a further parking lot.
🗺️ Check weather and road conditions before your trip.
🕒 Roads open late June to early October, subject to weather.
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