Úlfljótsvatn Scout Center

Úlfljótsvatn Scout Center is the national Scout center of Bandalag íslenskra skáta, the Icelandic Scout and Guides Association.

Úlfljótsvatn Scout Center during the 2017 World Scout Moot

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, Jamborees, courses and summer camps. It has a few buildings, including KSÚ, DSÚ, the JB-building, the Green Revolution and a 10 meter high tower for climbing and abseiling. It also has camping facilities which can host up to 5000 people.

The European Scout and Guide event Roverway 2009 took place at Úlfljótsvatn Scout Center.

The centre hosted the 15th World Scout Moot in 2017.[1][2]

References
  1. "176 scouts evacuated and campsite closed down after unidentified poisoning". Iceland Magazine. 11 August 2017. Archived from the original on 6 September 2017.
  2. "Dozens of young scouts travelling in Iceland stricken with stomach bug". Iceland Monitor. 11 August 2017. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.


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