{"id":4731,"date":"2026-06-03T10:22:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/leirhnjukur-myvatn\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:58:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T11:58:46","slug":"leirhnjukur-myvatn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/leirhnjukur-myvatn\/","title":{"rendered":"Leirhnjukur (Myvatn): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In northern Iceland, the geothermal area of Leirhnjukur offers one of the most striking experiences <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n

In this article, you’ll find our photos and tips<\/strong> for making the most of your visit to Leirhnjukur.<\/p>\n\n

\"Leirhnjukur<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n

This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

Why visit Leirhnjukur<\/h2>\n\n

Is Leirhnjukur worth a visit? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n

Yes, Leirhnjukur is definitely worth a visit. It’s one of the few places in the world where you can see steaming lava in the open air, with no barrier between the visitor and the geothermal activity. The long hiking loop through the lava field is an extraordinary experience: wisps of smoke rise from the dark ground, the colors of the rhyolite contrast with the black of the solidified lava, and the silence is broken only by the hiss of steam. We hadn’t seen anything like it, even after visiting Hverir and the Viti crater.<\/p>\n\n

This is one of the best attractions in the Lake Myvatn region.<\/a><\/p>\n\n

\"Leirhnjukur<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n

Our favorite moments<\/h3>\n\n

The Leirhnjukur hike offered us several highlights, difficult to rank in order of preference:<\/p>\n\n