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  • Lake Myvatn region

    The Myvatn region has an interesting geological history and offers breathtaking views.

    In addition to the beautiful lake of the same name surrounded by unique lava formations, you will discover many other amazing attractions in the area. Right next to the lake is, among others, a lava cave with a hot spring flowing inside. Not much farther away is a bubbling geothermal area, the scenery of which will delight more than just science-fiction movie fans! To the north of the lake lies Krafla, a spectacular volcanic system with a milky-blue crater lake.

    If you’ve found yourself in the north of Iceland and the weather isn’t to your liking, you can relax in one of the surrounding towns such as Akureyri or Husavik and go to a whale museum, for example.

    Relaxing in the complex of the surrounding natural geothermal pools of Myvatn will also prove to be an excellent option.

    Places to see around lake Myvatn

    Námafjall Hverir – a Geothermal Science Fiction Landscape

    Namafjall Hverir is a colorful, bubbling geothermal area in the lake Myvatn region. Landscapes from another world When you drive into the Hverir area, you are transported to…

    Hverfjall – a Volcano Like no Other

    Hverfjall, also known as Hverfell, is a beautiful but very unusual volcano on the eastern shore of Lake Mývatn. In this article: A unique volcano - even for…

    Husavik – the Whale Watching Capital of Iceland

    Húsavík is a town that was founded and developed thanks to whaling. Today it makes its living by protecting and showcasing these beautiful animals. In this article: Husavik…

    Hofdi and Gud Fingur – the Picturesque Shore of Lake Myvatn

    Höfði is a surprising green oasis on the rocky, lava-strewn shore of Lake Myvatn, right next to the lava pillars of Gud Fingur. Together they form the beautiful…

    Hljodaklettar – the Howling Rocks

    Hljodaklettar is a picturesque cluster of diverse rock formations in the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, part of Vatnajökull National Park, between Dettifoss and Asbyrgi. The howling rocks The landscape created…

    Grjotagja – Lava Cave of Jon and Ygritte

    Grjotagja (Grjótagjá) is a small lava cave with a hot spring that became famous as the backdrop for the steamy love scene between Jon Snow and Ygritte in…

    Dimmuborgir – the ‘Black Fortress’ Lava Field

    Dimmuborgir, also known as the Black Fortress, is a large area of strangely shaped lava formations on the eastern side of Mývatn. Lava pillars like these are said…

    Dettifoss – Iceland’s Mightiest Waterfall

    Dettifoss is Iceland's most powerful waterfall and the second most powerful in Europe. It lies in Vatnajökull National Park, in the northern part of the island. In this…

    Asbyrgi – a Scenic Horseshoe-Shaped Canyon

    Ásbyrgi is an impressive horseshoe-shaped canyon located about 30 km north of Iceland's most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss. There are several reasons to see this canyon. The unusual origins…

    Aldeyjarfoss – One of Iceland’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls

    Aldeyjarfoss is one of Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls. It sees far fewer visitors than it deserves, because it lies at the northern end of the F26 mountain road.…

    Akureyri – Iceland’s Capital of the North

    Akureyri, called the capital of the north in Iceland, is a city on the Eyjafjörður fjord in the northern part of Iceland. It lies just 100 kilometers (60…

    Storagja – a Rock Crevice Filled With Water

    Storagja (Stóragjá) is a little-known fissure in the middle of the village of Reykjahlíð, on Lake Mývatn in northern Iceland. Inside is a cave filled with naturally heated…