Saturday, August 5, 2017

Day 4, 5 Dettifoss Waterfall and the Wonders of Lake Mývatn

From Höfn, continue on your journey through the tranquil Eastern Fjords (but skip th stops)  After threading the fjords, proceed to the town of Egilsstaðir, where you might want to take a short break to visit the local bakery or a cafe. From Egilsstaðir, drive on to the amazing Lake Mývatn area and enjoy its stunning landscapes for the rest of the day. On the way to Lake Mývatn, make a detour to Dettifoss, the largest waterfall in Europe. You may want to visit the relaxing Mývatn Nature Baths in the afternoon or evening and bathe in the geothermal water. 

Highlights: 
Djúpivogur Town 
Stöðvarfjörður Fjord 
Egilsstaðir Town 
Dettifoss Waterfall  Road 862 From road 1 N (west side, 864 is east side of tehe river, 24 KM form MyVatan,  from parking lot 5 min easy walk , also selfoss. .  !63 KM, 2 Hours form Eglisstadir.  It is possible to
continue at 862, Vesturdalur, Hijjoakletter and  Asbyrgi  ( 39 KM, 1 Hour) >Husavik at  62 KM and  hour further,,
Selfoss  South
Krafla ( Rt 83)(Mine pass) & Leirnjukur
Namaskarad (blowing steam)
Dimmuborgir, Iceland

Lake Mývatn 


Map 1 :Detrifoss,  Asbyrgi 
Map2  " selfoss, Detrifoss, krafla, Leirhnjukur, Namskard, Dimmuborgir 
Driving Distance: 
420 - 470 kilometers 

Overnight: 
Lake Mývatn 

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