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Lake Myvatn



  

 General Information

The fourth largest lake in Iceland, Myvatn,is an interesting and strong attraction for the country, from earliest times. Lake Myvatn has been the greatest spot, that tourist wanted to observe, admire and explore.  It is a very beautiful and large lake, occupying an area of about 37 square kilometres rising with a shore spreaded by numerous small creeks, beautified by a group of about 50 islands. Lake Myvatn is a very shallow lake offering the opportunity for sunlight to reach all its bottom, due to the fact the Myvatn is located in the most sunny region of Iceland that gives the opportunity for a rich nutrition to the lake, having the most fertile water for a lake. All the tourists watch this majestic lake with enthusiasm, which is very famous for its variety of birdlife, as the area that surrounds the lake is the perfect house for ducks and wetland birds. During the summer time the lake region is  housed by  a huge number of ducks, than anywhere on the Earth. 
 

Majestic lake

 
  Lake Myvatn  is a region protected and preserved by law, it is one of the places included in a register with international marshlands, which have a significant role for the society. Swarms of midges, from the Chironomidae species, have their home on this environment, and are small creatures which are related with the name of the lake. The imposant region that lies the lake on, was created and sculpted by volcanoes and craters, which managed the formation of these majestic landscapes. Many of this landscapes are wonderful attractions, charming the guest, for example the volcanic craters at Krafla, Hverfjall, Ludentsborgir and Prengslaborgir. On the lake shore, at Skutustadir, lies a pseudo crater, that became a national monument. On the north slope of the volcano Krafka is situated the Viti explosion crater, which reaches a diameter of about 300 metres. The geothermal water of the region that marks the volcano, supposed to be used for geothermal steam plants, that would be built at Krafla, Bjarnarflag area with high temperature water.
 

Amazing village

 
  The district of Myvatn is populated by farms, and can take advantage from all the services of Reykjalhid village. The village provides the guests with qualified facilities for accomodation, since the tourism is a very important industry in this region. The Natural Baths of Myvatn are fantastic for a perfect recreation, offering to the guest the possibiity to relax and enjoy  relaxation, surrounded by a colourful environment. Eight km away from Reykjalhid is located the most precious natural pearls of Iceland, adjusted by lava formations, amazing pillars of rock, mystical caves and misterious domes. The visit to the Myvatn lake leaves a lasting impression to all the guests, because it is a remarcable natural wonder. The natural beauty of the Myvatn lake is very special and draws a magnificent atmospfere, where the guest can spend unforgettable moments. There are organized guided tours to the lake, where the tourists can practice hiking, horseback riding or fishing salmon in the river Laxa. The dramatic sightseeings that  the lake offers, transform this place in a majestic paradise on the Earth, where you can spend a great vacation, surrounded by the picturesque beauty of the nature.
 




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Iceland is loaded with great and amazing places that are worth to be visited while traveling in this country.
It has a rich patrimony of picturesque landscapes where the guests can spend a truly fascinating vacation.
The tourists have a large variety of touristic destinations from easy to get to and very hard to get to, which transform this country into a majestic paradise, full of unrepeatable places.
If you plan a trip in Iceland we definitely suggest you to see its best places,  in order to  have an unforgettable trip full of adventures.

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Lake Myvatn - Nice view
Lake Myvatn - Nice view

Lake Myvatn - Krafla volcano
Lake Myvatn - Krafla volcano

Lake Myvatn - Lake
Lake Myvatn - Lake's islands

Lake Myvatn - Lake
Lake Myvatn - Lake's islands

Lake Myvatn - Beautiful landscape
Lake Myvatn - Beautiful landscape

Lake Myvatn - Beautiful landscape
Lake Myvatn - Beautiful landscape

Lake Myvatn - Amazing view
Lake Myvatn - Amazing view

Lake Myvatn - Aerial view
Lake Myvatn - Aerial view

Lake Myvatn - Midges invasion
Lake Myvatn - Midges invasion

Lake Myvatn - Tectonic rift
Lake Myvatn - Tectonic rift