Reykjahlíð is the only town on the shores of Lake Myvatn. It is famous for its geothermal fields, volcanic craters that are accessible to tourists and one of the largest thermal baths in Iceland, Term Mývatn.
The town was almost completely destroyed during the great eruption of the Krafla volcano in the first half of the 18th century. The buildings were then flooded by a lava stream. Only the church, which stood on a small hill, survived. Today, a modern temple stands in its place. Krafla last erupted in 1984 and is still an active volcano. This includes Thanks to him, there are warm lava fields and geothermal fields such as Hverir around Reykjahlíð. Another attraction in Reykjahlíð are trips to the inactive volcano Hverfjall and the Viti crater. On the lake shore you can also admire the field of small Skútustaðagígar Craters.
Visiting the Reykjahlíð area is mostly focused on Lake Myvatn. Thanks to the highly mineralized water, algae develop in it, which give it an unusual, greenish color. The water in the lake is geothermal and has been used to build the modern Myvatn Thermal Baths, which are the biggest attraction in Reykjahlíð and the surrounding area.
