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Hverfjall

An activity in Mývatn, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Midday.

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Hverfjall in Mývatn
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Mývatn, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Grjótagjá, 2.0 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Mývatn
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Midday

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Grjótagjá

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

    Sight · 2.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Dimmuborgir

    Lava field of towers and arches with marked trails.

    Outdoors · 2.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Daddi's Pizza

    Simple Reykjahlíð pizzeria popular with campers.

    Food · 2.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Mývatn Nature Baths

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

    Activity · 2.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Vogafjós Farm Resort

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

    Food · 2.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Hverir

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

    Outdoors · 4.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More to do in Mývatn

Hverfjall is our only activity 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 Hverfjall itself, we suggest: Midday.

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 Hverfjall, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Hverfjall, 660, Iceland
Coordinates
65.60861, -16.87167
Destination
Mývatn, Iceland

Hverfjall: quick answers

How much time do you need at Hverfjall?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Hverfjall. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Hverfjall?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Allow 1 hour to hike up and around the rim.

Is Hverfjall free?

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

Where is Hverfjall?

Hverfjall is at Hverfjall, 660, Iceland, in Mývatn. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Hverfjall?

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

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