Myvatn lake

The best experience around Iceland was around the Myvatn lake. Here we only stayed 2 days but it is worth spending many more days.

Myvatn is an area situated in the north east side of Iceland, close to the city of Akureyri. It is close to the Krafla Vulcano and has active vulcanic activity. The lake itself was created by a very big basaltic lava explosion. The lava explosions, when coliding with the water would form pseudocraters... they look like vulcanoes in shape!

We camped next to the lake area ... and the ground was warn. At that time we thought it was due to the hot weather we had during the day... but later on found out that the ground was warn due to the "recent" vulcanic activity going on below! One hint: the area is specially full of mosquitoes so if you go camping, remember to close well the tent!

In front of the camping there was a quite big supermarket where we bought the best bread I tried ever! It is called "hverabrauð" It is a typical bread of the Myvatn area, slowly backed with the natural heat found in the "underground earth" of the area.


Around Myvatn many activities can be done. We rented a bike and went around the lake. On the way we stopped by what is said to be the "Elfs Church" a cave with a particular shape at the entrance. During the trip there was a beautifull view over the lake and the pseudocraters!

One hint take water and food with you as it is difficult to find small shops to buy around the lake. We only found one and not very good.

In the afternoon we went to the hot spring of Jardbodin. It was really good and relaxing. I guess that people really go to the famouse blue lagoon in Reikyavik area and this one is not so popular but the waters are good and the view is ... interesting.


In the evening we prepared salmon with onions and potatoes on the grill. I have to addmit that in Iceland I have eaten the best salmon and lamb every in my life!.. I still dream about going back to iceland to taste it again. We even prepared food to go for the following day.