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ývatn is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the northeast, luring travellers with gorgeous hiking trails, rich birdlife, activities along Lake Mývatn, and the soothing Mývatn Nature Baths. The region has been shaped over time by punishing volcanic eruptions and it’s the ideal place to soak in the rugged landscape, with its vast lava fields, gigantic craters, and towering mountains.
Bathe Among Striking Nature A perfect start to exploring the region is stopping by the Mývatn Nature Baths. The bathing experience is heavenly, as you soothe your skin and relax every square inch of your body. The views of the landscape are striking, with the volcanic crater of Hverfjall and the edge of Lake Mývatn in the background as well as nearby roaring waterfalls, volcanic craters, and black lava rock pillars.
A unique experience, great for your skin The milky-blue water, which measures a deliciously warm 38°C, comes from the National Power Company’s borehole in Bjarnarflag. The water reaches a boiling temperature of 130°C when it arrives in the basin next to the lagoon, but it cools significantly before being filtered into the beautiful man-made hot spring. The bottom of the lagoon is covered by sand and contains a large quantity of minerals. Because of its chemical composition, vegetation and bacteria are not a problem. There is some sulphur in the water, which is
Soak in the Amazing Scenery Relax in the Mývatn Nature Baths’ geothermal waters
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