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Myvatn is a lake near Akureyri in the North Iceland. It has an unearthly appearance owing to special types of volcanic craters throughout the lake. Myvatn is exceedingly popular with birdwatchers. It's also popular with the local populations of midges and mosquitos! The inhabitants of the surrounding area, called Mývatnssveit, are approx. 450 but many more live there in the summer to service tourists. Lately there has been a movement among the local entrepreneurs to increase tourism in the winter so now some hotels are open during the winter and tours are offered, including go-carting on ice and ice-bowling as well as jeep rides over snowy terrain. The summer near Myvatn may be quite beautiful but on a clear winters day the snow covered area is completely stunning.

[edit] Get in

• Bus trips from Akureyri, Husavik or Egilsstadir
• Bicycle, approx. 90km from Akureyri
• Personal car

[edit] Get around

There is not much of a public transport system. If you came to Myvatn by bus, walking, biking and hitchhiking are you best options but beware as it can get quite chilly in the winter. The road around the lake is approx. 36km. There are some local trips available at Skútustaðir, Vogar and Reykjahlíð (Ask store clerks or information centers for details)

[edit][add listing] See

• Dimmuborgir: Remarkable lava formations close to the Hverfjall crater
• Hverfjall(Hverfell): A large crater. Incredible view of Myvatn from the top
• Skútustaðagígar: Pseudocraters located around a small side lake of Myvatn called Stakhólmstjörn
• Námaskarð: A low mountain range about 6km from Reykjahlið on the way to Egillsstaðir. Next to it - mainly at the bottom of the hill on the further side from Reykjahlið are interesting hot mud pools, solfataras, fumaroles, etc.
• Krafla: The site of a major volcanic eruption known as the Krafla Fires of 1975-1984 Iceland Institute of Earth Sciences The various overlying lavafields give an interesting striped appearance to the area on a larger scale. Some areas of lavafields that are still steaming, and there are solfataras and various lava formations. Nearby (about 500m) is a large explosion crater called Víti (which is the same name as the similar explosion crater at Askja). It is a fairly large site and worth about half a day to walk around. To find it, set out from Reykjahlið, in the direction of Egillsstaðir and turn left at the signed turn after about 8km. It is a further 7km, a little way beyond the geothermal power station.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Bathe at the hot spring Jarðböðin[1].
• See the lake from a plane. Visit Myflug[2] at Reykjahlið airport.
• Take a bath at the Grjótagjá fissure, located approx. 5 min to the right of the main road on the way Egilsstadir. Be warned the water is extremely hot (Completely at own risk).
• In the summer the locals often play football in the evening and usually welcome more people. Alcohol is often involved.
• Play golf at Reykjahlið's 9 hole course

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Local handicraft made by the senior citizens of the area are sold in a shop run by them in Reykjahlíð.

[edit][add listing] Eat

• The local smoked trout is famous in Iceland for its taste, it can be bought in most of the shops.
• The gift shop in Reykjahlíð sells hverabrauð, a delicious, one-of-a-kind molasses bread that's slow-baked for 24 hours underground -- cooked by the earth's own natural heat!

[edit][add listing] Drink

• The local tap water is very pure and good
• The Cow Shed is a coffee-shop located in the same building as a milking parlour. A large window allows you to watch the milking operation of their small herd if you come at about 4pm. You can also taste the fresh milk. Situated a couple of km south of Reykjahlid on the road to Skútustaðir.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Several campsites exist, many of which are located in or around Reykjahlid. There are also hotels in Reykjahlid and Skutustadir.

[edit] Get out

• Bus trips from Akureyri and Egilsstaðir go by Myvatn. There are also bus trips to/from Húsavík from Reykjahlíð.

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