Families camp at Kárahnjúkar

The Íslandsvinir (friends of Iceland) association has organised a family camp at Kárahnjúkar in the east highlands. Their purpose is to "allow people to enjoy the incredible scenery at the Kárahnjúkar site before it is flooded this autumn to power the dam." An information tent is located on the site where visitors can get information on the effects of heavy industry on the environment and the community.

 Musicians and lecturers will also be at the site, and a children's poetry and artwork competition will take place. The camp site is located under Snæfellsskáli and can be reached from Lagarfljót through to Kárahnjúkar taking road number 910. According to the Íslandsvinir website, " The family camp offers everyone the opportunity to stay in the central highlands, to enjoy, be educated, go for walks, see reindeer, see and experience." The camp will be up until July 31.