Mývatn

Local nameMývatn
LocationMývatn and Laxá, Iceland

This eutrophic lake (meaning of high biological productivity) takes its name from a large number of midges that occupy this area during summer. The lake is home to a huge number of aquatic insects in general, as well as waterbirds.

If interested in birdwatching, this is the place to go. Apart from watching the birds, you can also visit the nearby Sigurgeir's Bird Museum. In addition, there are several caves and hot baths to be explored.

The area that surrounds the scenic Lake Mývatn is a popular tourist destination and makes for a perfect day trip full of untouched nature and hiking. The natural beauty is something to behold and the waterbirds population is abundant, no matter if you come in summer or winter.

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Day Trip to Lake Mývatn and Powerful Dettifoss from Akureyri from 291 USD
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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mývatn

Official website http://www.visitmyvatn.is/en

Email info@visitmyvatn.is

Phone +354 464 4390

Address Iceland

Coordinates 65°36'11.59" N -16°59'37.546" E

Tours and activities: Mývatn

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn and Powerful Dettifoss from Akureyri

from 291 USD

Private 'Game of Thrones' TV Locations Tour

from 240 USD

Biking Tour and Myatn Nature Baths from Reykjahlid

from 170 USD

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