Natural thermal springs Myvatn, Myvatn were opened in 2004 and very soon became a popular tourist attraction in Iceland. Moreover, the thermal pools near Lake Mivatn are deservedly popular not only among tourists, but also among Icelanders.
Content:
- General information about the Myvatn Lagoon
- When is the Myvatn Thermal Resort open?
- Where are the natural baths of Myvatn located?
- The cost of thermal baths is Myvatn?
General information about the Myvatn Lagoon
The Myvatn Nature Bath is located in the heart of the northeastern part of Iceland, about 105 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. Lake Mivatn and its surroundings are one of the greatest natural treasures in Europe. The Myvatn Nature Reserve is a fragile nature, the Icelanders have managed to create an excellent tourist infrastructure, without much negative impact on nature and even more so without destroying the delicate ecosystem.
The Mivatn baths offer natural steam rooms and pools. The entire thermal complex was built on a fault in the earth's crust with geothermal water extracted from a depth of 2500 meters. All this together provides excellent leisure opportunities and a unique experience. The Mivatn complex also offers the services of a cafe and restaurant, which can serve up to 120 guests at a time with the possibility of accommodating 50 outdoor seats. So if you are going to celebrate some kind of celebration in Iceland, take note of this place.
The water for the lagoon comes from the well of the National Energy Company in Bjarnarflage. The water temperature is about 130°C, it enters a huge pool next to the lagoon itself, forming an impressive artificial hot spring. In total, the lagoon and pool contain about 3.5 million liters of water with a temperature of 36-40 °C.
The Mivatn lagoon itself is an artificial structure, the bottom of which is covered with sand and gravel. The characteristics of water are unique in many ways. It contains a large amount of minerals, is alkaline and is well suited for bathing. Due to their chemical composition, unwanted bacteria and vegetation do not reproduce in the lagoon, which makes chlorides or other disinfectants redundant.
Geothermal water in Iceland usually contains a little sulfur. In this area, the amount of sulfur in the water is even higher than in others. Therefore, you should avoid getting jewelry made of brass or silver into the water, they turn black and can be damaged. However, sulfur is believed to have a positive effect on asthma and other respiratory diseases, and many trace elements in water have a positive effect on the skin.
The Mivatn thermal springs are the second largest and most popular in Iceland after the Blue Lagoon, which is located near Reykjavik:
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When is the Myvatn Thermal Resort open?
The Muvatn thermal pools are open all year round, but the working hours vary slightly in different seasons.
Summer (May 1 - September 30): from 09:00 to 24:00, admission no later than 23:30.
Winter (October 1 - April 30): 12:00 - 22:00, admission is no later than 21:30.
And of course it is better to plan more time to visit these springs, from our own experience we can say that you can safely spend 5-6 hours on the territory of the Mivatn springs.
You can always check the current time of visiting the bathhouse on the official website myvatnnaturebaths.is suddenly something has changed ;)
Where are the natural baths of Myvatn located?
Mivatn Lagoon is located in Jardbadsholar, about 4 km from the village of Reykjavik, which is located in the eastern part of Lake Mivatn. If you look more globally, then the thermal pools of Mivatn are separated from the major cities of Iceland:
- 105 km from Akureyri, Akureyri
- 164 km from Egilstadir, Egilsstaðir
- 489 km from Reykjavik, Reykjavik
The easiest way to get to Lake Mivatn is by car, traveling along the 1st circuit around Iceland. But public transport also goes to Lake Mivatn these are buses:
- 14 Landmannalaugar - Mývatn - operator company Reykjavik Excursions
- 56 Akureyri - Egilsstaðir - operator company Straeto
- ASK Mývatn - Askja - operator of Mývatn Tours
But still, it is better to look at the current schedule and buses on the official website www.publictransport.is
If you are traveling around the Diamond Ring of Iceland, then Lake Mivatn and the thermal springs of Mivatn are part of it.
The cost of thermal baths is Myvatn?
The cost changes every year, but in 2024 the cost is:
- Relaxation ticket - entrance
Adult 6490 ISK / Teenager 3190 ISK / Senior/Student 4290 ISK - Enjoy ticket - entrance + drink
7690 ISK - Experience - entrance, drink, bathrobe+towel
9490 ISK
Free admission for children up to 12 years old and younger accompanied by their parents.
If you want to see the most up-to-date information, we recommend using the official website: www.myvatnnaturebaths.is
Also, many travel companies organize tours to Lake Mivatn and the surrounding area, if you do not want to plan yourself, but prefer to use a ready-made tour, we recommend that you look at the list of possible tours here.
