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Mývatn Nature Baths

Geothermal lagoonNorth Iceland

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Mývatn Nature Baths is a geothermal lagoon in North Iceland.

North Iceland's answer to Blue Lagoon. Similar milky blue geothermal water, but way less crowded and half the price. Located near the Mývatn lake area.

Milky blue water, steam rising, volcanic landscape. Like Blue Lagoon but quieter and cheaper. The mineral-rich water feels silky. Perfect after a day exploring Mývatn's weird geology.

Opened in 2004 as a northern alternative to Blue Lagoon. Uses geothermal water from the Bjarnarflag area. The surrounding Mývatn region is one of Iceland's most geologically active zones.

Same vibe as Blue Lagoon, half the price, fraction of the crowds. Combine with visiting Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá cave, and Námaskarð in the area. Book ahead in peak summer.

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65.6305°N, 16.8482°W · North Iceland

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Getting there
Road 1 (Mývatnsöræfi)
Off the main road
1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Reykjahlíð — 3.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
291 km in a straight line
What else is close
231 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Mývatn Nature Baths

Earth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 hEarth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 minEarth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 minLake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 hAskja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 hLofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tourfrom 49.900 ISK · 4 h 30 minLake Mývatn 1.Hour Snowmobile Safarifrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 30 minAskja Caldera & Herðubreiðarlindir - Super jeep day tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 hSnowshoeing in Krafla volcanic areafrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h
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ToursIn season nowNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Mývatn Nature Baths weather and conditions

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1°Cpartly cloudy · feels -4°C5 m/swind9 h 41 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:43
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Blue Lagoon Vs Myvatn Nature Baths - Milky Blue Geothermal Wonders of the Natural WorldTheSlowTraveler
Mývatn Nature Baths- Is it worth it? (North Iceland)JuliaSomething | Travel Guides & Road Trips
Better Than Blue Lagoon FOR ONLY $51? Mývatn Nature Baths| Northern Iceland Hot SpringBlasiantravelerss
This Iceland Hot Spring is Cheaper AND Better #Iceland #TravelHacks #MustSeeJason Ogdon
Why You’ll Love the Myvatn Nature Baths | Iceland Cruise HighlightsJon and Dymon
Iceland Winter 2020 • Vlog 6 • Better then the Blue Lagoon? Myvatn Nature Baths!Exploring theWorld (Exploring_theWorld)

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Geosea52 km
  2. 2Skógarböðin55 km
  3. 3Forest Lagoon55 km
  4. 4The Beer Spa77 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Selfoss29 km
  2. 2Dettifoss29 km
  3. 3Hafragilsfoss30 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit< 1 km
  2. 2Grjótagjá2 km
  3. 3Stóragjá Cave3 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Reykjahlíð3 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Mývatn11 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Laugar26 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð3 km
  2. 2Nettó51 km
  3. 3Hagkaup57 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
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questions

Mývatn Baths vs Blue Lagoon?
Mývatn is cheaper, less crowded, similar water. Worth it if you're in north Iceland.
How much is Mývatn Nature Baths?
About 5500 ISK — significantly cheaper than Blue Lagoon.
Do you need to book Mývatn Baths?
Recommended in summer but less essential than Blue Lagoon.
What else is near Mývatn?
Dimmuborgir lava formations, Grjótagjá cave, Námaskarð geothermal area, Krafla volcano.
Is Mývatn worth visiting?
Absolutely. The whole lake area is incredible — the baths are just part of it.

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All lagoons5 lagoons in North Iceland, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
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8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams