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Lake Myvatn

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#7 of 19 things to do in Lake Myvatn

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Lake Myvatn, Iceland

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Lake Myvatn, Iceland

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Diamond Circle Tour with Waterfalls and...

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from $286.90

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Lake Myvatn Classic Tour from Akureyri

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Lofthellir Ice Cave from Akureyri

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Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature...

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ybsartain

Weston super Mare, United Kingdom

5622

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Awesome in winter

Absolutely wonderful day trip from Akureyri. Godafoss waterfall, thermal baths and scenery that literally takes your breath away.

Date of experience: March 2019

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U3420NIpeterw

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Superbreak Lake Myvatn tour

Visited this area in a tour bus on Sunday 24th February 2019. Driver was Gary, guide was Heiddis and the whole day was great. Good crowd on the bus and a fascinating itinerary with English commentary throughout. Stops and first rate viewing points on geological...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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666thompson

Great Missenden, United Kingdom

8516

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Drive all the way round

stunning scenery in the snow and frozen atmosphere. We would go back to see it in another season but simply spectacular

Date of experience: February 2019

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PJ777

Yelverton, United Kingdom

328149

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Lovely & quiet when it's snowing hard!

Couldn't see the views due to the snow, but it's a beautiful area & there must be some fantastic walks in the summer.

Date of experience: February 2019

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Wolv3rin3

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

866171

Reviewed February 7, 2019 via mobile

Lakeside activities

Pity it's in dead of winter. Still there's the Pseudo-craters of Skútustaðagígar for example, like castor sugar dusted doughnuts.

Date of experience: February 2019

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Stuart D

Bridgend, United Kingdom

4711

Reviewed January 6, 2019

Stunning views

The whole area is so wild and wonderful - December part sof the lake were frozen solid but the whole area is mystical and beatiful to see

Date of experience: December 2018

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FaizalP61

Sungai Buloh, Malaysia

30164

Reviewed December 31, 2018

Beautiful

Lake Myvatn is a beautiful lake in the Myvatyn volcanic region in the northeast of Iceland. Surrounded by lava fileds and hot springs.

Date of experience: July 2018

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SueH4

Osmotherley, United Kingdom

3515

Reviewed December 9, 2018 via mobile

Spectacular

Beautiful watery views set in a volcanic landscape. So much to explore in this area. Beware the mosquitoes!

Date of experience: August 2018

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Timothy O

Reviewed November 27, 2018

Gorgeous lake sitting on the fault line

Enough for everyone to admire.Beautiful views, home to waterfalls, caves, hot springs, nature baths, geologic features of every stripe.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Timothy O

iamface

hong kong

942169

Reviewed November 26, 2018

peaceful & beautiful place

big area & not so many tourist so that it is peaceful. the lake itself getting particular geological. good for picture

Date of experience: June 2018

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Freedom11291

Hi there , how long will you suggest to stay at Lake Myvatn? Thanks all

February 21, 2019|

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We spent half a day in the area, but you could easily spend a day or more depending on what you want to do. I would recommend at least half a day if you plan to visit the Nature Baths.