Day 41: Mývatn

What a day! So many amazing impressions.

A hike on the crater rim of Hverfjall. 452 meters high and 1040 meters in diameter. Quite a sight! Fantastic views into the crater and all around the vast landscape.

Another hike – in the Dimmuborgir lava field. The church trail is more of a leisurely stroll. Suitable even for tourists who arrive by bus and aren't very mobile. The lava needles and vents are impressive, but also quite overgrown. Nature has certainly had plenty of time to reclaim the lava field.

The Hilð peninsula by the lake is a complete contrast to the surrounding landscape. Green, wooded, and flowery.

We also made a stop at the Grjótagià cave with its small, clear, blue, warm lake. Another "Game of Thrones" photo spot. Since we haven't seen the series, we can't make the connection.

We pass smoking chimneys (up to 200 degrees Celsius hot steam / test drilling for a power plant) until our next stop, Hverir. It bubbles, hisses, and stinks. It reminds us a bit of New Zealand. And it's fun!

Krafla is still to come. This is where the power plant was built. A little further on lies the impressive lava field of the still-active volcano Leirhnjúkur, whose core is now just a seemingly harmless mud pot. The Earth's crust is apparently relatively thin here, and the ground is warm in some places. This short hike is the last one for today, but it's definitely worth it!

The Mývatn Nature Baths are the final stop. A good hour of relaxation in the warm, blue water.