Lake Mývatn in North Iceland.

Mývatn is Iceland's fourth-largest body of water, It is home to some incredible geological features, a wealth of flora and fauna, and it is surrounded by many unbelievable sites.

The lake is one of the highlights of the Diamond Circle, a popular travel route in the north of Iceland.

If you want to visit Lake Mývatn and these surrounding attractions, you can go on a day tour of the Diamond Circle from Akureyri.

Mývatn Nature Baths.

Don't miss your chance at the Mývatn Nature Baths. This pristine pool is surrounded by incredible nature, and heated by the geothermal forces of the area.

There is a sauna on-site, a good shower and changing facilities. In wintertime, it's the perfect place to admire the Northern Lights in Mývatn, but the views are magnificent on sunny days as well.

The baths in Myvatn are naturally heated with health-giving, mineral-rich waters. The water for the lagoon comes straight from the borehole in Bjarnarflag, with an average temperature of 130°C which is then mixed with cool water to give the 3.5 million litres of water that make up the baths an average temperature between 36 – 40°C. The spa is open all year round.

Where to Stay Around Lake Myvatn?

There are several hotels and guesthouses around Lake Mývatn, as well as a campsite and various cottages that can be rented out. 

Icelandic people often own a small house in the countryside - so-called summer cottages. The more luxurious ones often have a hot tub and plenty of space, WiFi and televisions, but other ones may be much more rustic and may not necessarily have central heating, running hot water or electricity. So the choice is varied, depending on what you are looking for.

Where to Dine Around Lake Myvatn?

The hotels in the area all have good restaurants. Additionally, there are a few other decent, and perhaps more affordable, options.

Daddi's Pizza serves tasty pizzas, Gamli Bærinn Bistro serves great burgers and other fast food and Kaffi Borgir has a soup and salad bar, as well as the locally caught trout - the house special. Vogafjós Cowshed Restaurant is a farm to table restaurant with ingredients coming from the area.

As Mývatn is a popular travel destination, and there aren't many places to choose from, it's advised to make a booking beforehand.

BY: BERENICE LOPEZ