Mývatn · Iceland
Mývatn Visitor Center
The Mývatn Visitor Centre sits at Skútustaðir on the southern shore of the lake, just off the Ring Road. It has maps, toilets and parking, plus exhibits on the birdlife and on how the pseudocraters outside the door were formed.
The reason to stop is that the pseudocraters of Skútustaðagígar start right outside. You can take in the exhibit and walk the loop in a single stop instead of making two, and the toilets here are worth knowing about — there are none at Hverir and none at Grjótagjá.
My rating
Scale 1–5. On Cost, 1 means free and 5 means pricey. On Crowd level, 1 means near-solitude and 5 means tour-bus central.
One out of five, which is what a building scores. That is not a complaint — you stop here for the practical side, not the view.
Located just off Route 848, the Mývatn Visitor Center is easily accessible by car with ample parking space. Public buses from Akureyri also serve the area during peak seasons, making it reachable for those not driving.
Entry to the visitor center is free of charge, making it an accessible resource for all travelers visiting the region.
The center can get busy during peak tourist seasons, especially midday.
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