Mývatn

This is a volcanic lake formed after eruption around 2300 years ago that is located on the Ring Road between Aukureyri and Egilsstaðir in the north of Iceland. The lake itself is beautiful and there are quite a few natural attractions related to past volcanic activity that you can seen and explored in the area. It is worth a visit to the Lake Myvatn Visitor Centre on the southwest end of the lake. You will find a small village called Reykjahlíð on the northeast corner where there is a supermarket, Vinbudin bottle shop, local handcraft gift shop, Fish & Chip restaurant as well as camping sites and a few accommodations for those interested in staying around the lake while travelling in the north of Iceland.

Very interesting landscape, nice to walk around a bit. Nearly no midges when we there at the end of June.

Very pretty lake area, lots of birds, went in June. Good wind kept the bugs away.

This beauty is a view from lake . We were lucky to see a rainbow there. The lake was semi frozen but we could see the volcanic mountains very clearly. You just want to keep roaming around this place , it is so so beautiful. The cold breeze makes it a little difficult though but you will love things around here.

Mývatn is the premier area in Iceland to see a wonderful variety of birds. From waterfowl, to phalaropes, to gulls & terns, to the occasional Gyrfalcon - Mývatn has it all. Any passionate bird watcher must take the trek to Mývatn at least once in their birding journeys. You can spend 3-4 days birding the lake and the surrounding area. Mývatn lives up to all the rave reviews. You will not be disappointed!

Myvatn is a very specific place and our stay in this area was unforgettable due to the amazing atmosphere of the place and the time of day (after 10 p.m.) we didn't see anyone in the area apart from one campervan. Amazing landscapes, roaring wind and a truly mysterious aura that is difficult to describe. However, before we got here, we covered the section from Husavik along a road full of amazing landscapes which, although they are practically everywhere in Iceland, were an amazing setting for the magical place called Myvatn! Husavik - Myvatn route 87

Quite a unique lake, indeed. Its shore is very uneven, broken into small pockets from the numerous small peninsulas and islands. The vegetation is abundant and rich, with many birds enjoying the peaceful waters. There are several viewpoint stops when driving around the lake. Each of them offers a unique perspective, so it's hard to rate them, though the ones on the south and the west seem more interesting. A long path for pedestrians and for bikers surrounds the lake, making it ideal for short or long walks or rides. When the Sun is up and shining, the waters turn their colors into beautiful turquoise and green shades, not visible on cloudy days.

Amazing day ❤️ the color of Myvatn and the sky melted together provocate the most beautiful reflection mirror double beauty. Definitely needs to be there and see the inmensity of nature and the perfection. Totally madness be there and enjoy these view.