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Outdoors Skútustaðir, Mývatn

Skútustaðagígar

An outdoor spot in Skútustaðir, Mývatn, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Skútustaðagígar in Skútustaðir, Mývatn
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Why go

Pseudocraters along the southern lake shore with an easy path.

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 Dimmuborgir, 6.1 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Skútustaðir
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Dimmuborgir

    Lava field of towers and arches with marked trails.

    Outdoors · 6.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Vogafjós Farm Resort

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

    Food · 7.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Daddi's Pizza

    Simple Reykjahlíð pizzeria popular with campers.

    Food · 8.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Hverfjall

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

    Activity · 8.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Grjótagjá

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

    Sight · 9.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Mývatn Nature Baths

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

    Activity · 11 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Skútustaðagígar 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 Skútustaðagígar itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Address
HXC8+943, 660 Skútustaðir, Iceland
Coordinates
65.57089, -17.03470
Destination
Mývatn, Iceland

Skútustaðagígar: quick answers

How much time do you need at Skútustaðagígar?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Skútustaðagígar. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Skútustaðagígar?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: 30-minute loop walk.

Is Skútustaðagígar free?

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

Where is Skútustaðagígar?

Skútustaðagígar is at HXC8+943, 660 Skútustaðir, Iceland. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Skútustaðagígar?

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

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