Northern Iceland

In northern Iceland, the geothermal area of Leirhnjukur offers one of the most striking experiences the island has to offer: walking through a lava field that is still smoking, more than 40 years after the last eruption. We were struck by the raw power of this landscape, where the earth still seems to be building beneath your feet. It's a place like no other. In this article, you'll find our photos and tips for making the most of your visit to Leirhnjukur. Why visit Leirhnjukur Is Leirhnjukur … [Read more...] about Leirhnjukur (Myvatn): tips + photos

The Krafla Viti crater is one of North Iceland's most unusual landscapes. Nestled in the volcanic area of Lake Myvatn, it shelters a deep-blue lake at its base, surrounded by steaming earth and mountains of ochre and sulphur hues. We were struck by the striking contrast between the geological violence of the place and the serenity of the water. Here are our photos and tips for making the most of your visit to the Krafla Viti crater. Why visit the Krafla Viti crater? Is the Krafla Viti … [Read more...] about Krafla Viti crater (Myvatn): visit + photos

On the shores of Lake Myvatn in northern Iceland, the pseudo-craters of Skutustadir form one of the most unusual landscapes you'll ever see in this country. We were struck by the geometric precision of these cones scattered around the Stakholstjorn basin. In this article, you'll find our photos and tips for making the most of your visit to Skutustadir's pseudo-craters. Why visit Skutustadir's pseudo-craters Are Skutustadir's pseudo-craters worth a visit? Our opinion: Yes, Skutustadir's … [Read more...] about Pseudocraters of Skutustadir (Myvatn): visit + photos

Nestled in the heart of Iceland's northern Highlands, Lake Myvatn is one of the country's most spectacular natural destinations. Volcanic landscapes, pseudocraters, geothermal springs and northern lights in winter. It's worth a night's stay The hotel offer remains modest, but a few establishments are well worth a visit. In this article, you'll find: our tips on the best areas to choose where to sleep in Lake Myvatn, our list of the best hotels and accommodation. Is it worth spending a night at … [Read more...] about Where to stay on Lake Myvatn (2026): Hotels and B&Bs

The Hverfjall crater, located on the shores of Lake Myvatn in northern Iceland, is one of the best-preserved tephra cones in the world. We were struck by its extraordinary proportions, and its almost perfectly circular silhouette dominating the surrounding volcanic landscape. In this article, you'll find our photos and tips for making the most of your visit to Hverfjall Crater. Why visit Iceland's Hverfjall crater? Is the Hverfjall crater worth a visit? Our opinion: Yes, the Hverfjall … [Read more...] about Hverfjall crater hike (Mývatn): tips + photos

In northern Iceland, just a few kilometers from Lake Myvatn, the Hverir geothermal zone offers one of the island's most unique landscapes: orange-red soil stripped of all vegetation, criss-crossed by hissing fumaroles, bubbling mud pools and steam vents. We were struck by the extraordinary atmosphere of this site, which truly gives the impression of having set foot on another planet. In this article, you'll find our photos and tips for making the most of your visit to Hverir. Here are some … [Read more...] about Hverir (Myvatn): summer tips + photos