Top Things to do in Lake Myvatn
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8 Geologic Formations in Lake Myvatn That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Lake Myvatn, Iceland including Askja, Kalfastrond, Hverir, Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, Leirhnjukur, Hverir, Skutustaoagigar, Raudholar.
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1. Askja
2. Kalfastrond
3. Hverir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,071 reviews
Reviewed By skyisblu - Montreal, Canada
This is an amazing view of the power of the geothermal energy coursing below the surface of the earth. Bubbling mud pots and steaming fumaroles dot the yellow and white-stained landscape, and the walking trails weaving ever-so-close, affording some very interesting views. Yes the smell is impressive, but it's not as horrible as some make it out to be, unless you stick your face into the vents on the near side of the site(you'll know them when you see them). The mountain at the back of the site has a small trail, but the initial climb up is very steep, so be warned. Otherwise, this is an awesome place just to wander and explore. There is plenty of parking right off the Ring Road, but no other services to speak of. However, you are about a 5-minute drive from Lake Myvatn and Reykjahlid, where there are plenty of places to stop, so no worries.
4. Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 536 reviews
Reviewed By NZSITM - San Francisco, United States
We enjoyed the ranger walk at 10am: easy paved path, helpful information about the lava rocks, history of Dimmuborgir, conservation efforts, and vegetations. Then we hiked from Dimmuborgir to Hverfjall Crater, climbed the extremely steep path up the crater, circled the rim for the beautiful views of Lake Myvatn & surrounding craters. This hike and difficult climb is not for the unfit. Hubby and I hike often and it took the wind out of me. An easier way to hike up Hverfjall Crater may be to approach from the Hverfjall Crater parking lot. We did not go to the Hverfjall Parking Lot because the Road to Hverfjall was unpaved and we didn't want to hurt our 2WD rental car. After the long hike, we returned to Dimmuborgir Parking Lot. There are a gift shop, restaurant and paid toilets here (200 ISK per person). I think if you patronize the restaurant or the gift shop, they would give you an access card to use the same toilets in the back building. I saw a man scanning a card (the shape of a credit card) to use the toilets. Anyhow, this was the highlight of our time at Lake Myvatn.
5. Leirhnjukur
6. Hverir
7. Skutustaoagigar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By TonySwiss
I don't understand why this doesn't get 5 stars from every reviewer! The uniquely Icelandic pseudocraters were caused by explosions of steam bubbling through hot lava as it flowed over wet moorland. The pseudocraters are up to 300m in diameter and look like a series of extinct volcanoes. A fascinating 3km walk enables you to examine this amazing landscape up close.
