Reykjahlíð
Reykjahlíð sits on the shores of Lake Mývatn in northern Iceland, a tiny settlement that serves as the main base for exploring one of the country's most volcanically active landscapes. The lake formed in a massive eruption around 2,300 years ago and is surrounded by geothermal features, including the hot spring area of Hverarönd near Námafjall. Large numbers of birds gather here in summer. Geothermal baths at Jarðbaðshóla in nearby Bjarnarflagi offer another draw, and the area sits at a notably high elevation for an Icelandic settlement.
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- Population227
- Nearest water from center 4.4 km2.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.8 km2.4 mi
Nearest airports
Reykjahlíð: quick answers
Where is Reykjahlíð?
Reykjahlíð is in Iceland, about 54 km34 miles in a straight line from Akureyri.
How do you get to Reykjahlíð?
The nearest airport is Myvatn (MVA), about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Reykjahlíð?
The warmest month is July, averaging 10°C49°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at -6°C21°F. The wettest month is October, with about 108 mm4.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Reykjahlíð?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant, 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Reykjahlíð?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Norðurþing and Laugar.