Haukadalur (Bláskógabyggð)

Haukadalur
Valley
View of the Haukadalur valley from Laugarfjall
Location in Iceland
Coordinates: 64°18′40″N 20°17′2″W / 64.31111°N 20.28389°W / 64.31111; -20.28389
LocationSouthwestern Iceland
Volcanic arc/beltWest volcanic zone of Iceland

Haukadalur (Icelandic: [ˈhœyːkaˌtaːlʏr̥] ⓘ, from Old Norse: Haukadalr [ˈhɔukɑˌdɑlz̠], "hawk dale" or "valley of hawks") is a valley in Bláskógabyggð municipality, found in the Southern Region of Iceland. It is know for its geothermal activity and the Haukadalsskógur National Forest.

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