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Mývatn

North Iceland, Iceland37 km² surface

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Mývatn

North Iceland, Iceland37 km² surface

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Mývatn is a shallow lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland, near Krafla volcano. It has a high amount of biological activity.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Mývatn

Mývatn is in North Iceland at 65.6003°N, 16.9850°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 284 km in a straight line
What else is close: 230 mapped places within 20 km

Mývatn weather and conditions

At Mývatn in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), light drizzle, wind 2 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 08:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Mývatn

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Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Mývatn — photo by Gerd Eichmann · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Gerd Eichmann · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Mývatn?

Mývatn is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland lakes often need a 4×4 and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I fish at Mývatn?

Angling in Iceland requires a permit bought per water body from the landowner or local angling association, and gear used abroad must be disinfected first. Check the local rules for Mývatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Mývatn?

Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Mývatn before entering the water.

When is the best time to visit Mývatn?

Roadside lakes are visitable year-round, though winter access depends on conditions. Highland lakes and reservoirs are typically reachable only in summer once the F-roads open. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Ullarfoss

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Geitafoss

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Goðafoss

28 km·~33 min drive

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

#4.Barnafoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Stóragjá Cave

4 km·~5 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#2.Grjótagjá

5.5 km·~7 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

7.1 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

22 km·~26 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vogar

4.1 km·~5 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Bjarg

5.5 km·~7 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Hlíð, Mývatni

6.3 km·~8 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

#4.CJA Campsite

20 km·~24 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F843 Dyngjufjöll

24 km·~28 min drive

The forgotten road to Askja

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

51 km·~62 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup

52 km·~62 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

52 km·~62 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn

4.4 km·~5 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjahlíð

5.7 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar

22 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll

27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Gerd Eichmann · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community