In Krýsuvík, just by the main road, is a natural wonder, an old volcanic crater filled with water called Green Lake. The unique turquoise green colour of the lake is due to the presence of sulphur and other minerals. The lake itself is a few hundred meters wide and 45 meters deep. There is a parking lot next to the lake, making access to it superb.
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Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
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Climate
The weather is Reykjanes Peninsula can be described as harsh and unpredictable like the rest of the country. The region experiences strong winds, heavy rain, and occasional snowfall throughout the year. The temperature can vary greatly from day to day, with summer temperatures ranging from 10°c to 15°c and winter temperatures dropping as low as -5°c. Visitors should come prepared for any type of weather.
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Lighting
The longest day in Iceland is multiple days from May through July when the sun doesn't set. The daylight hours in Iceland on the shortest days of the year are 4-5 hours per day (December to January).
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The location is just beside the main road so access is easy and could be closed off for your production.
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Basecamp and facilities
There is a medium size parking lot next to the lake making access to it very good.
Krýsuvík area also has larger spots suitable for bigger basecamps if needed, only minutes away. There are no facilities at the location so everything needs to be brought in: toilets, holding area and general basecamps.
Phone coverage close to the lake is excellent but may vary within the Krýsuvík area.
Risk factors
The lake is deep and not suitable for diving or swimming except with great care and supervised by a safety team. The crater has steep hills, so you need to be careful standing on the edge and you’ll need to secure equipment if you are going close.
Visitors
The area is popular with tourists but can be managed with PAs and park rangers.
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