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Grjótagjá

A sight in Mývatn, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Grjótagjá in Mývatn
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Why go

Small lava cave with a geothermal pool seen in 'Game of Thrones'.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Mývatn, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Daddi's Pizza, 1.6 km away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Mývatn
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Mývatn, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Daddi's Pizza

    Simple Reykjahlíð pizzeria popular with campers.

    Food · 1.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Mývatn Nature Baths

    Milky-blue geothermal lagoon with views over the lava fields.

    Activity · 1.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Vogafjós Farm Resort

    Café in a working cowshed serving geyser bread and smoked trout.

    Food · 1.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Hverfjall

    Tephra crater with a steep path to the rim and lake views.

    Activity · 2.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Hverir

    Steaming vents and bubbling mud pots on an orange geothermal field.

    Outdoors · 3.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Dimmuborgir

    Lava field of towers and arches with marked trails.

    Outdoors · 4.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Grjótagjá is a stop on our Iceland Ring Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Mývatn

Grjótagjá is our only sight pick in Mývatn; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Mývatn guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Mývatn run from -2°C in January to 10°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Grjótagjá itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Mývatn from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Mývatn weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Grjótagjá, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
J4G8+GQX, 660 Reykjahlíð, Iceland
Coordinates
65.62636, -16.88301
Destination
Mývatn, Iceland

Grjótagjá: quick answers

How much time do you need at Grjótagjá?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Grjótagjá. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Grjótagjá?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Bathing not allowed; quick look only.

Is Grjótagjá free?

Yes, we list Grjótagjá as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Grjótagjá?

Grjótagjá is at J4G8+GQX, 660 Reykjahlíð, Iceland, in Mývatn. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Grjótagjá?

Grjótagjá appears on Iceland Ring Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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