Úlfljótsvatn Scout Center
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Úlfljótsvatn Scout Center is the national Scout center of Bandalag íslenskra skáta
, the Icelandic Scout and Guides Association.
It is situated by Lake Úlfljótsvatn, which lies just south of Lake Þingvallavatn
. It is located approximately 70 km east of Reykjavík
Various events take place there, such as Scout camps, Jamboree
s, courses and summer camps. It has a couple of buildings, including KSÚ, DSÚ, the JB-building, the Green Revolution and a 10 meter high tower for climbing
and abseiling
. It also has a big camping place which can host up to 5000 people.
The European Scout and Guide event Roverway 2009 took place at Úlfljótsvatn Scout Center.
Bandalag íslenskra skáta
Bandalag íslenskra skáta is the national Scouting and Guiding organization of Iceland. Scouting was founded in Iceland in 1912 and was among the earlier members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1924...
, the Icelandic Scout and Guides Association.
It is situated by Lake Úlfljótsvatn, which lies just south of Lake Þingvallavatn
Þingvallavatn
Þingvallavatn is a lake in south-western Iceland. With a surface of 84 km² it is the largest natural lake in Iceland. Its greatest depth is at 114 m. At the northern shore of the lake, at Þingvellir , the Alþingi, the national parliament, was founded in the year 930.The lake is part of the...
. It is located approximately 70 km east of Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...
Various events take place there, such as Scout camps, Jamboree
Jamboree (Scouting)
In Scouting, a jamboree is a large gathering of Scouts who rally at a national or international level.The 1st World Scout Jamboree was held in 1920, and was hosted by the United Kingdom...
s, courses and summer camps. It has a couple of buildings, including KSÚ, DSÚ, the JB-building, the Green Revolution and a 10 meter high tower for climbing
Climbing
Climbing is the activity of using one's hands and feet to ascend a steep object. It is done both for recreation and professionally, as part of activities such as maintenance of a structure, or military operations.Climbing activities include:* Bouldering: Ascending boulders or small...
and abseiling
Abseiling
Abseiling , rappelling in American English, is the controlled descent down a rock face using a rope; climbers use this technique when a cliff or slope is too steep and/or dangerous to descend without protection.- Slang terms :...
. It also has a big camping place which can host up to 5000 people.
The European Scout and Guide event Roverway 2009 took place at Úlfljótsvatn Scout Center.