Beach near Myvatn, Iceland

Myvatn Travel Guide

Iceland

Mývatn is a very small settlement in northern Iceland, with a population of 153. It sits in the Lake Mývatn area, well away from the country’s larger urban centres, so it is a quiet base for exploring the surrounding region.

Travellers arriving by air can use Reykjahlíð Airport, also known as MVA. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, as Mývatn is an inland destination rather than a coastal beach resort.

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Local time

153

Population

1,140 miles away

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Pays in ISK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +354

Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in Iceland, as service charges are usually included in the bill. However, it is becoming more common to tip for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Myvatn

Jan

-3°15

Feb

0°13

Mar

-2°14

Apr

2°9

May

10°13

Jun

11°15

Jul

14°15

Aug

13°14

Sep

8°17

Oct

3°14

Nov

-1°11

Dec

-2°12

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Myvatn

  1. Dimmuborgir

    historic site

    4.3 km

  2. Fuglasafn Sigurgeirs (Sigurgeir's Bird Museum)

    museum

    1.9 km

  3. Dimmuborgir Lavafeld

    wildlife sanctuary

    3.7 km

  4. Hofdi

    park

    4.2 km

Getting there

Reykiahlid Airport · 0 km

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