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Krafla and Víti crater

An outdoor spot in Krafla, Mývatn, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Summer.

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Krafla and Víti crater in Krafla, Mývatn
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Why go

Volcanic area with the turquoise Víti crater lake and Leirhnjúkur lava fields.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Mývatn, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Hverir, 8.8 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Krafla
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Summer

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Hverir

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

    Outdoors · 8.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Mývatn Nature Baths

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

    Activity · 10 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Grjótagjá

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

    Sight · 12 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Daddi's Pizza

    Simple Reykjahlíð pizzeria popular with campers.

    Food · 13 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Vogafjós Farm Resort

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

    Food · 13 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Hverfjall

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

    Activity · 13 km straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More outdoor spots in Mývatn

3 more curated outdoor spots in Mývatn. 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 Krafla and Víti crater itself, we suggest: Summer.

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 Krafla and Víti crater, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Krafla, 660, Iceland
Coordinates
65.71712, -16.75442
Destination
Mývatn, Iceland

Krafla and Víti crater: quick answers

How much time do you need at Krafla and Víti crater?

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

When is the best time to visit Krafla and Víti crater?

Our pick: Summer. Insider tip: Combine with Hverir; road may close in winter.

Is Krafla and Víti crater free?

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

Where is Krafla and Víti crater?

Krafla and Víti crater is at Krafla, 660, Iceland. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Krafla and Víti crater?

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

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