Lake · North Iceland
Mývatn
lake
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Warm up after: pools & lagoons with a visitor pass
Passes from ISK 7,900. Lagoons cost extra per visit.
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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Mývatn is 463 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 56 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.2 km away.
- Mývatn lies 277 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Mývatn is Mývatn.
- Mývatn is a lake in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 277 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
| From Reykjavík | 463 km by road, about 6 h 56 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.6003° N, 16.9850° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
The nearest road is about 2.2 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Mývatn?
Mývatn is a lake in North Iceland. It lies 277 metres above sea level.
Where is Mývatn?
Mývatn is at 65.6003° N, 16.9850° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Kirkjuhringur, a hike about 3.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Mývatn from Reykjavík?
Mývatn is 463 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 56 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.2 km away.
How do I get to Mývatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Mývatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
Does it cost anything to visit Mývatn?
We have not verified a fee for Mývatn. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Mývatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 75 minutes' drive from Mývatn. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (84 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon75 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool84 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
KirkjuhringurHike · 3.5 km
MellandahringurHike · 4 km
DimmuborgirSight · 4.1 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Alexander Grebenkov
VindbelgjarfjallMountain · 5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.Hverfjall rim trailHike · 5.1 km
HverfjallMountain · 5.2 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Stephen
Sources
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- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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