Akureyri Airport (AEY) 1 hr 4
Mývatn (12 min) Volcanic lake known for its naturally heated lagoon, wild birds & views of the Northern Lights. Vindbelgjarfjall (9 min) This 529-m. mountain has nearby parking & a hiking trail leading to scenic lake views. Grjótagjá (7 min) Reachable by car, this ancient lava cave houses a geothermal spring once used for bathing. Hverfjall (11 min) Tuff ring volcano created 2,500 years ago & featuring two walking paths up to the crater's center. Námaskarð (7 min) Geothermal area featuring a lunar landscape dotted with boiling springs & steaming fumaroles. Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard) (7 min) Skútustaðagígar (16 min) Series of pseudocraters formed by lava flow, surrounded by Lake Mývatn wetlands, known for birdlife. Krafla (17 min) Barren active volcanic caldera at 2,130 feet with an icy blue crater lake & a nearby power station. Hverir (9 min) Geothermal spot noted for its bubbling pools of mud & steaming fumaroles emitting sulfuric gas. Sigurgeir's Bird Museum (9 min) Námafjall (9 min) Geothermal area with a unique landscape of steaming pools & mudpots at an elevation of 1,581 feet. Mývatn Nature Baths (6 min) Hot spring, lake, and nature Stóragjá (18 min) Ancient subterranean cavern complex known for its geometric rock formations & hot springs. Víti (Krafla) (17 min) Surrounded by a geothermal area, this large, turquoise crater lake offers unique, scenic views. |