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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
Map
65.6003°N, 16.9850°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
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
Tours that include Mývatn
Myvatn, Waterfall, Hot Springs & Volcanoes Tour from Akureyrifrom 21.990 ISK · 6 h
From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Spanishfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 h
Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Germanfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 h
Premium Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri Duplicfrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
4x4 Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 45.000 ISK · 9 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionMývatn weather and conditions
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2°Cclear · feels -3°C6 m/sgusts 99 h 42 mdaylight · 08:03 – 17:44
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Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Helluvaðstjörn10 km
- 2
Víti Krafla17 km - 3Kálfborgarárvatn19 km
- 4Kringluvatn21 km
- 5Brunnvatn23 km
Waterfalls
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes- (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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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.
Data & sources
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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
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