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Lake Myvatn, also known as Lake Miva, is located in northern Iceland. It is an important tourist area in Iceland, and tourists here are not aware of it every year. Lake Myvatn is about 37 square kilometers and has a water depth of 2.5 meters. It is the fifth largest lake in Iceland. Tourists can take a boat tour of the lake and even fish by the lake. Due to the barrier of the mountains, Myvatn is regarded as one of the very dry areas in Iceland, and the weather is often good. In addition to the beautiful scenery, the complete volcanic geographical landscape is preserved here, including geothermal heat, geysers, craters, etc. Due to the rich landscape, the Icelandic government planned it as a special reserve in 1974. A small aquatic creature gathers in the lake, and the trout that feed on this creature thrives in the lake. There are many strange-shaped islands in the lake, inhabited by various water birds, only one type of wild duck, there are more than 10 kinds, the number of which is more than 100,000. At Skutustadargigar, you will see countless fake craters that were formed during a volcanic eruption more than 2,000 years ago. Under the hillside in the east of the lake, there is a cluster of dark and rugged rocks. Some of these rocks are shaped like spires and some are like castles. They are clustered around a long and narrow valley. From a distance, the crater looks like a majestic black The old castle, this is one of the wonders of Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir. Near Lake Myvatn stands a conical volcanic crater. The large and small lava in this area is the result of the eruption of this crater. Continue to the east, the left side of the mountain road is a series of low hills with a wide rock crevice on it. Going forward through the rock crevice, it is dark at first, and gradually, your eyes are suddenly bright, and suddenly, there will be an open bay. This is another scenic spot of Lake Myvatn - underground hot springs. The water in the underground hot springs is kept at about 27°C all year round and can be used for bathing all year round. Going further east, you will find many gaps on both sides of the road, the big ones are 1 to 2 meters wide, and the small ones are one or two feet wide. You can see the water vapor rushing out of the hole, making the area filled with yellow smoke. In the lower part, the mud is rolling and the steam is steaming. This is the third wonder of the Miwadden Lake area - the Krafla hot gas field.

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东张西望望东西March 28, 2020
5.0
Highway 1 is a must-go road to Iceland. The road is mostly covered with grasslands. The scenery is not special, but it is very interesting to see such a vibrant scene at the northern end of the earth.

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D了个YApril 19, 2022
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Lake Mývatn is located about 90 kilometers east of Akureyri. It is the fourth largest lake in Iceland. It is a shallow lake with an area of ​​about 37 square kilometers. We came from the Havel geothermal area and drove west along Highway 1. It didn't take long to get there. It is said that Lake Mývatn was formed by a volcanic eruption about 2,300 years ago. To this day, the volcanoes in this area are still very active. The neighboring Krafla volcano last erupted in 1984. Therefore, the geothermal resources here are really unique and endless.

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竞波November 24, 2020
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This is a natural hot spring in the Myvatn scenic area in northern Iceland. The water comes from the cracks of underground volcanic lava. It is rich in minerals and has a very good health care effect on the skin. Unlike the Blue Lagoon Hot Spring near the Capital Airport, the water here is fresh water.

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张知珩September 10, 2019
5.0
There is a very strong smell of sulfur in the vast wasteland. When you walk in, you can see the scorched earth. Geothermal energy is really powerful. There is also a thermal power plant nearby. It is economical and environmentally friendly. It is worth a visit.

Namafjall

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破之殇September 5, 2020
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There are three trails inside. We chose the shortest route, which takes about half an hour to get out, but it is easy to get lost if you intersect with other routes. If the weather is good, it is very comfortable to walk here. Our route is to return after reaching this lava arch. The longest route takes 3 hours. The toilet fee here is very expensive, but you can pay by card.

Lava field Dimmuborgir

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浅末回首March 2, 2021
5.0
In the pristine cave, the hot spring water is at a suitable temperature. Warm and comfortable.

Grjótagjá cave

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jkidd28September 2, 2022
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The waterfall is located on Iceland's Highway 1. The surrounding area is covered with green grass in summer and snow in winter. The scenery is charming and fascinating. The waterfall is shaped like a hoof and the water falls straight down!

Goðafoss Waterfall

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M34***23March 3, 2021
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This is the first time I have seen such a spectacular scene, with steam coming out of the ground and a barren wasteland all around. I was impressed by the power of nature.

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“🇮🇸 Grjótagjá Cave | Iceland 💙 ถ้ำลาวาลับ ๆ ที่ซ่อนบ่อน้ำสีฟ้าใสไว้ใต้พื้นดิน อีกหนึ่งสถานที่ในไอซ์แลนด์ที่เห็นจากด้านนอกอาจดูธรรมดา แต่พอได้ลงไปข้างในแล้วบรรยากาศเปลี่ยนไปเลย Grjótagjá Cave เป็นถ้ำลาวาธรรมชาติที่ตั้งอยู่ใกล้ทะเลสาบ Mývatn ทางตอนเหนือของไอซ์แลนด์ จุดเด่นของที่นี่คือบ่อน้ำร้อนใต้พิภพที่ซ่อนอยู่ภายในถ้ำ น้ำมีสีฟ้าใสจนมองเห็นก้อนหินที่อยู่ด้านล่างได้เลย 💙 ทางเข้าถ้ำค่อนข้างแคบ ต้องค่อย ๆ เดินลงไปตามโขดหิน พอเข้าไปด้านในจะเจอกับผนังหินลาวาสีดำรูปร่างแปลกตา และบ่อน้ำสีฟ้าที่อยู่ตรงกลางถ้ำ สิ่งที่ทำให้ที่นี่สวยมากคือแสงธรรมชาติที่ลอดผ่านช่องหินเข้ามากระทบผิวน้ำ ทำให้บางมุมดูเป็นสีฟ้าเข้ม บางมุมเป็นสีฟ้าอมเขียว ยิ่งตัดกับหินสีดำรอบ ๆ ยิ่งดูมีเสน่ห์แบบแปลก ๆ บรรยากาศภายในถ้ำค่อนข้างเงียบ มีความลึกลับนิด ๆ เหมือนเจอสถานที่ที่ถูกซ่อนเอาไว้ใต้ดิน เป็นอีกมุมของไอซ์แลนด์ที่แตกต่างจากวิวภูเขา น้ำตก หรือธารน้ำแข็งที่เห็นกันบ่อย ๆ ที่นี่เคยเป็นหนึ่งในสถานที่ถ่ายทำซีรีส์ดัง Game of Thrones ด้วย ใครเป็นแฟนซีรีส์น่าจะคุ้นตากับฉากในถ้ำแห่งนี้อยู่บ้าง ถึงน้ำจะใสและดูน่าลงไปแช่มาก แต่ปัจจุบันไม่อนุญาตให้ลงเล่นน้ำ เนื่องจากอุณหภูมิน้ำร้อนใต้พิภพอาจเปลี่ยนแปลงและเป็นอันตรายได้ มาเดินชมบรรยากาศกับถ่ายรูปสวย ๆ ก็เพียงพอแล้ว 📌 ข้อแนะนำเล็ก ๆ ทางเดินภายในถ้ำเป็นหินธรรมชาติ ค่อนข้างขรุขระและอาจลื่น ควรใส่รองเท้าที่เกาะพื้นได้ดี และระวังศีรษะเวลาเดินผ่านช่องหินที่ค่อนข้างเตี้ย ถ้ำมีพื้นที่ไม่ใหญ่มาก ถ้าคนเยอะอาจต้องรอจังหวะถ่ายรูปนิดหนึ่ง 📍 Grjótagjá Cave, Mývatn, North Iceland 🇮🇸 ใครมีแพลนเที่ยวแถวทะเลสาบ Mývatn แนะนำให้แวะมาดูสักครั้ง ใช้เวลาเที่ยวไม่นาน แต่เป็นสถานที่ที่มีเสน่ห์มาก โดยเฉพาะใครที่ชอบธรรมชาติแบบแปลกตาและไม่เหมือนที่อื่น ไอซ์แลนด์นี่มีอะไรให้ประหลาดใจได้ตลอดจริง ๆ บนดินก็สวย ใต้ดินก็ยังมีมุมสวย ๆ ซ่อนอยู่อีก 🖤 #GrjotagjaCave #Grjótagjá #Myvatn #NorthIceland #Iceland #VisitIceland #GameOfThrones #IcelandRoadTrip #เที่ยวไอซ์แลนด์ #รีวิวไอซ์แลนด์ #เที่ยวต่างประเทศ”

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Don't miss these attractions in Myvatn: Route 1, Myvatn, and Mývatn Nature Baths. If you like Day tours, try Iceland Vatnajökull Blue Ice Cave tour with super jeep ride + professional glacier guide. If you enjoy Spa & wellness, try Earth Lagoon Mývatn: Entry Ticket.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Iceland Vatnajökull Blue Ice Cave tour with super jeep ride + professional glacier guide, Whale watching in Husavik for 2-3 hrs (speedboat/traditional oak boat), and Whale Watching in Akureyri 2-3h (Speedboating/Classic Large Boat). Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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