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Lake Mývatn
Sight · North Iceland
A shallow volcanic lake surrounded by pseudocraters, lava formations and rich birdlife, a hub for exploring North Iceland’s geology.
AccessFree to view · many free pullouts and short trails around it
GPS65.6350, -16.9975
Local tip: Circle the lake by car or bike over 1-2 days, combining it with Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá and the Mývatn Nature Baths.
Near Lake Mývatn
- Food: Vogafjós Farm Resort (4 km)
- Stay: Fosshotel Mývatn (3 km)
- Fuel: N1 Reykjahlíð (4 km)
- Restrooms: Dimmuborgir (6 km)
- Campsite: Hlíð, Lake Mývatn (4 km)
More places nearby
Grjótagjá5.2 km
Skútustaðagígar5.7 km- Mývatn Nature Baths6.8 km
Hverfjall7.1 km
Dimmuborgir7.1 km
Námafjall8.9 km