DISCOVER THE NATURAL WONDERS OF NORTH ICELAND
A volcanic wonderland sprawling across 37 square kilometres in the far north of Iceland, the Mývatn region is a place of unique natural beauty that’s home to the fourth largest lake in the country. The waters here are shallow, just four metres at their deepest, while its tiny islands are inhabited by an abundance of wildlife. A sparsely populated and perfectly serene place, the main settlement is Reykjahlíð – a tiny village of just 230 inhabitants – on the northern shores of Lake Mývatn.
Be sure to bring your walking boots as the terrain is raw and rugged throughout the region, which is full of well-trodden hiking paths, winding through otherworldly landscapes that are largely uninhabited. On your travels, expect to pass through areas bubbling with geothermal activity, admire vast, rust-coloured landscapes, and marvel at strange, twisting volcanic rock formations aplenty. This is a dream destination for intrepid adventurers, but there are plenty of places to relax, too, such as the Mývatn Nature Baths – a mineral-rich, geothermally heated lagoon where travellers go to soak in steaming, milky blue waters.
In summer, the weather in Mývatn is usually pleasantly mild with days drifting on forever thanks to 24/7 daylight. Thrill-seekers often prefer visiting in the winter, however, when snowfall creates the perfect conditions for a variety of epic outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing and husky sledding. Whatever time of year you choose to visit, endless possibilities await in this wild, remote and truly awe-inspiring part of Iceland.
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