Waterfall
Dettifoss
Húsavík, Iceland
A powerful glacial waterfall in the northeast, often described as one of the most powerful in Europe.
Lake · Iceland · Northeast Iceland
Lake Mývatn
A shallow volcanic lake surrounded by lava formations, craters and geothermal fields, rich in birdlife.
Free to enter about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Lake Mývatn matters
Mývatn is a lake in the middle of a volcanic landscape. Pseudo-craters dot its shores, lava pillars stand at Dimmuborgir, and steaming vents bubble at Hverir. The lake teems with insects and birds in summer, hence its name, which means Midge Lake. Walks, cycling and a geothermal bath make it a rich day or two.
Talking points
- The name means Midge Lake.
- Volcanic craters, lava and geothermal fields surround it.
- Birdlife is rich in summer.
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