Skorradalsvatn
| Skorradalsvatn | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 64°31′N 21°27′W / 64.517°N 21.450°W |
| Type | natural lake, reservoir |
| Basin countries | Iceland |
| Max. length | 15 km |
| Max. width | 1 km |
| Surface area | 14.7 km² |
| Max. depth | 48 m |
Skorradalsvatn is a lake in the west of Iceland. It is situated in a narrow valley between the Hvalfjörður and the valley Reykholtsdalur (see Reykholt). Its length is about 15 km.
Around the lake, there are some high mountains, like for example Skarðsheiði. People are often surprised when they see the shores of the lake: Which are quite forested. That is due to a government program of reforestation. Consequently, the valley looks a bit like some regions in the Alps, for example near Salzburg in Austria.
The lake is also a reservoir so that the level of the water surface has been lifted. But that was not very good for the fish in the lake, a lot of them died suddenly.
There are no villages on the shores, but a lot of weekend huts.
See also: Lakes of Iceland